Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘closing in’ on first manager’s job since leaving Man Utd almost three years ago
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is nearing a return to football after nearly three years since he was sacked by Manchester United, according to reports.
The move will see him renew rivalries with the man he replaced at Man Utd, Jose Mourinho, with Solskjaer set to become the new Besiktas manager.
Mourinho was confirmed as Fenerbache boss earlier this week, and Solskjaer appears one step away from taking a job at the club's cross-city rival.
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.
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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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