Contract details of next United manager revealed, 52-yo “genius” will receive £4m bonus – report

Darren Fletcher led Manchester United in their first game after Ruben Amorim’s departure.  The former United midfielder, who was coaching the club’s U18 side, took interim charge of the Red Devils against Burnley, overseeing a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor.  A final decision on United’s caretaker manager until the end of the campaign is yet to be made. Fletcher has confirmed he will be on the touchline for United’s FA Cup clash against Brighton over the weekend.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerges as favourite to replace Ruben Amorim It is understood that United have held talks with both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about becoming the side’s caretaker manager.  The Norwegian, who was in the dugout from 2018 to 2021, is thought to be the leading candidate. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail claim that Carrick is prepared to be Solskjaer’s number 2 if he unsuccessful in getting the interim manager role.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Managerial Statistics TeamFromToGames PlayedGames WonGames DrawnGames LostWin % Molde9 November 20102 January 201412669273054.76 Cardiff City2 January 201418 September 201430951630.00 Molde21 October 201519 December 201811866203255.93 Manchester United19 December 201821 November 202116891374054.17 Beşiktaş18 January 202528 August 202529155951.72 Total——4712509412753.08 Earlier this week, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Solskjaer is negotiating an agreement with United. It was suggested that “work is now underway to sign a contract for Solskjaer this Friday.” Man United to pay Champions League bonus to caretaker manager Norwegian newspaper Netavisen (via Sport Witness) now reveal the details of the contract Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be offered at United.  During his first stint at Old Trafford, Solskjaer, who was once labelled as a “managerial genius” by Gary Lineker, was reportedly on a deal worth around £7.2m per year.  However, the Norwegian outlet claim the former striker is willing to take “less money than when he last took over at United.” Netavisen believe his salary will be around £50-60k per week. Further, if the Mancunians qualify for the Champions League, the 52-year-old will receive a “significant bonus” of £3-4m. United are sitting seventh in the Premier League, two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!