Matteo Darmian has given his backing to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and believes Manchester United should hand the Norwegian a long-term contract at Old Trafford.
Darmian was managed by Solskjaer during the second half of the 2018-19 season but left the club last summer to join Serie A side Parma.
"I can only speak well about Solskjaer, believe me," Darmian told The Guardian. "I would give him a long-term contract.
"He’s a very prepared coach and Manchester United has started this project, this journey, with many young players, many British players and they will continue with this project.
"Because of the person I got to know, I hope Solskjaer has success at the club."
Meanwhile, Darmian believes there is no limit to Marcus Rashford's potential at United and thinks the England international can reach the levels of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Rashford had netted 19 goals for United this season before football was postponed in mid-March.
"I still remember Marcus Rashford’s first session with the senior squad like it was yesterday," Darmian added.
"I immediately thought: ‘wow, this is an incredible player’. He did so many impressive things for a player of his age and the way he improved in every detail really impressed me.
"If he continues to work the way he has done so far he can be a Ballon d’Or winner. I’m convinced of this.
"He impressed me the most of all the players at United and he’s very young and can still improve. For me he can reach the level of Kylian Mbappé and compete for the Ballon d’Or for years to come."
