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Mike Phelan Appointed Manchester United Assistant Manager on 3-Year Contract

Manchester United on Friday handed Mike Phelan a three-year deal to continue as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assistant manager at Old Trafford.

United announced the news ahead of their final game of the season against Cardiff City:

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of @Mike_Phelan_1 as our new assistant manager. #MUFC

Phelan, 56, rejoined United in December along with Solskjaer when the Norwegian was appointed Jose Mourinho's successor on an interim basis.

The former United striker was appointed on a permanent basis in March, and the club has followed suit with Phelan, who was Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant between 2008 and 2013 after a spell as first-team coach.