'I love him as a manager', 'He's been very good to me': what Man United players sold by Solskjaer think of him

Romelu Lukaku (left for Inter Milan in 2019)

• "You guys have to know I love him as a manager and as a person and I wish him nothing but the best."

Ashley Young (left for Inter Milan in 2020)

• "When he arrived it was like the boss [Sir Alex] had walked back through the door. When he gets down the business, it's serious. He's got a nice side and a horrible side, which I feel you need."

Matteo Darmian (left for Parma in 2019)

• "I can only speak well about Solskjaer, believe me. He's a very prepared coach and Manchester United has started this project, this journey. Because of the person I got to know, I hope Solskjaer has success at the club."

Timothy Fosu-Mensah (left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2021)

• "Ole has been very good to me. I spoke with him because he had a big injury as a player so he knew exactly how I felt. I have no bad things to say about him because he has been very good to me."

Ander Herrera (left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019)

• "I am a fan of Ole. There's still a way to go to fight for the title right now but I think Man United are on the way. They have made some good decisions and they've signed some players who can give a lot to the club."

Chris Smalling (left for AS Roma in 2020)

• "I think Ole has got that sort of nasty side. I think every manager has that, the so-called hairdryer treatment when things need a little turnaround."