Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists the opportunity to sign a seasoned winner in Edinson Cavani was too good to turn down.
Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time record goalscorer was released by the Ligue 1 champions at the end of last season, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Thomas Tuchel,
The 33-year-old will earn around £190,000-a-week and will provide experienced cover for United’s young forward line which currently comprises of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
Explaining his decision to green light the the purchase of the Uruguay international, Solskjaer said: ‘Edinson is an experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team. (Metro)