Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘closing in’ on first manager’s job since leaving Man Utd almost three years ago

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is closing in on his first managerial role in nearly three years, according to reports.

The United legend hasn’t worked in football since he was sacked as Manchester United manager in November 2021.

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Solskjaer is now in advanced talks to take over as Besiktas boss, according to ESPN.

The move will see him renew rivalries with the man he replaced at Man Utd, Jose Mourinho, who was announced as Fenerbache boss earlier this week.

ESPN report that a deal between Solskjaer and Beisktas is close but details still need to be ironed out between the two parties.

The Norwegian led United to consecutive top four finishes in 2020 and 2021.

The 2020-21 season also saw him reach the final of the Europa League, where United were beaten on penalties by Villarreal.

He was then sacked in November 2021, his third season as permanent United manager.

Besiktas have been without a permanent manager since sacking former Portugal boss Fernando Santos in April.

According to ESPN, Solskjaer was first contacted to take over as Santos’ replacement when the Portuguese was still in charge of the club in April.

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Solskjaer faces a mammoth task in restoring Besiktas to their former glory, with the club finishing 46 points behind league winners Galatasaray last season.

The club last won the Turkish title in 2021.

Speaking on Gary Neville’s Stick to Football podcast in March this year, Solskjaer confirmed he had turned down “a few” roles in management as he bided his time over a return to the game.

If the deal goes through as expected, Besiktas will be the fourth club Solskjaer has managed in his career after spells at United, Molde and Cardiff.

He spent 11 years as a Man Utd player, scoring 126 goals in 366 games.

The former forward won 10 major titles with United, including six Premier Leagues and is best remembered for his winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final.

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