Berbatov was a class act at Spurs and he'll be great for United, says Solskjaer

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Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identified new signing Dimitar Berbatov as a class player when he faced the Bulgarian international.

Berbatov, who played for Bayer Leverkusen against United in the Champions
League four times during 2002, moved to the Red Devils in a £30.75million deal from Barclays Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Berbatov featured in both of the semi-finals in the 2001-02 season which the German side won through on away goals.

He also played in the group stage home and away fixtures later that year, scoring once at the BayArena.

Solskjaer told MUTV: 'The saga lasted all summer but we were always confident we'd found the right one.

'I think he's the right one. His performances for Spurs have been great. I knew he was a good player when he played against us for Bayer Leverkusen.

'We're delighted we've got him," added Solskjaer, who took up a job as United
reserve-team coach when injury ended his 11-year Old Trafford playing career.'