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MOLDE legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named the club’s new manager – just one day before the Norwegians face Celtic.

In a shock appointment Solskjaer signed a three-and-a-half year deal and replaces caretaker boss Erling Moe, who failed to land the job permanently.

The legendary striker signed for Molde in 1995 where he enjoyed a goal-laden one-year spell before joining Manchester United.

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He then returned to his homeland club to manage them in 2011 and led them to back-to-back league championships.

But in 2014 he was lured to Cardiff City where he was engulfed in controversy by telling reporters he "couldn’t care less" after being asked if the Welsh outfit could win the title. He lasted there just nine months.

Celtic face Molde tomorrow night in their Europa League Group A clash. The Norwegians top the group with four points, with the Hoops second on two.

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