Ralf Rangnick praised Cristiano Ronaldo, dismissed a theory he could cash in on any deal for Erling Haaland, and threw in the odd curveball during his first news conference as Manchester United interim manager.
It was a lively start in the job for Rangnick, who takes charge of United for the first time when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
He faced questions from journalists for half an hour, giving media and fans an insight into what sort of a manager he may prove to be.
Here is a look at what the 63-year-old had to say on a wide range of topics:
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