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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed that he had asked Anthony Martial to imitate Cristiano Ronaldo before the striker signed his new contract with Manchester United.
Martial signed up for another five years at Old Trafford Thursday despite months of speculation about his long-term future at the club.
The 23-year-old appeared to be close to the exit last summer after falling out of favor under Solskjaer's predecessor, Jose Mourinho.
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However, the dismissal of Mourinho in December helped to advance negotiations between representatives of Martial and the club.
After announcing the new contract on Thursday, Martial thanked Solskjaer for showing him his "conviction" while working with the Norwegian for only six weeks.
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When asked to explain his contribution to the negotiations with Martial, Solskjaer said that he had discussed with the French international the imitation of the great Ronaldo.
"Of course, I'm talking about my experience in this club, what he can achieve in this club because I think I can accomplish a lot," Solskjaer said.
"As I have said many times, I am here to help the players, guide them until the summer.
"I think when you meet him and talk to him, for example, about Cristiano's career, what he did with his career and how he went there, we're talking about all Fantastic players with their story, I think Anthony I sat down and said, "If I can be part of that, I'd like it".
"I believe and the club thinks we have a better player," added Solskjaer.
"I have been here for 15 years, coach, player, now coach and I know how much this club can give to your career and what you can give to the club.
"I'm here to help the club and I'm just honest with him. For me, it was the best place to be. I made my career here. It was easy to sell the club to Anthony, but he has been there for many years. years so that he knows what we are capable of. "
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