Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea and more Man Utd players react to Solskjaer's departure

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David de Gea has labelled Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a "legend" and Cristiano Ronaldo has called him an "outstanding human being" following the end of the departing Manchester United boss' three-year reign.

United are on the lookout for their fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 after taking the decision to part ways with Solskjaer on Sunday.

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A heavy defeat at Watford sealed the Norwegian's fate, however several Man Utd players have come out to show their respect for their former manager.

Which Man Utd players have reacted to the firing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo took to Twitter to pay tribute to Solskjaer.

The manager brought Ronaldo back to the club in the summer, and the Portuguese has said of his relationship with him: "He’s been my striker when I first came to Old Trafford and he’s been my coach since I came back to Man. United. But most of all, Ole is an outstanding human being.

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"I wish him the best in whatever his life has reserved for him. Good luck, my friend! You deserve it!"

David De Gea

Spanish goalkeeper De Gea took to Twitter to write: "You always gave everything and everyone knows you are a legend at Man Utd."

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Harry Maguire

Maguire, who was Solskjaer's most expensive signing at £80 million ($108m) from Leicester City in 2019, said on social media: "You signed me for the best club in the world and gave me the biggest honour in football.

"Huge respect and forever grateful. Thank you for everything boss. Legend."

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Marcus Rashford

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