Man United on Friday appointed Phelan as Red Devils’ new Assistant Coach.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce that Mike Phelan has been appointed Assistant Manager on a three-year contract,” Man United said in a statement.
But reacting, Solskjaer described Phelan as a great person to have around, adding that 56-year-old has been invaluable him since last year December.
“Mike is a great person to have around and has been invaluable to me since we returned in December,” Solskjaer told Man United’s official website.
“He brings a wealth of experience to this role with a long established connection to the club.
“We have a good group of coaching staff and we are already working on the challenges that lie ahead as we plan for the new season and the future beyond.”
