Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a legend at Manchester United, has missed out on a chance to return to football management. Solskjaer has been out of a managerial job since Manchester United dismissed him in November 2021.

There were recent rumors that Solskjaer was very close to becoming the manager of Besiktas, a prominent Turkish club. This move would have reignited his rivalry with Jose Mourinho, the former Manchester United manager recently appointed as the new boss of Fenerbahce, another top Turkish team.

However, Besiktas decided to go with Giovanni van Bronckhorst, a former star player for Arsenal and Barcelona, instead of Solskjaer. Van Bronckhorst has a solid managerial record, having most recently managed Rangers from 2021 to 2022. He also had stints at Feyenoord in the Netherlands and Guangzhou in China.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial journey after Manchester United

Solskjaer has been without a managerial role since his time at Manchester United ended. During his tenure at United, he secured top-four finishes in the Premier League in his first two seasons. Additionally, he led the team to the final of the Europa League in the 2020-21 season, where they unfortunately lost to Villarreal in a penalty shootout.

Despite these achievements, a poor start to the 2021-22 season led to his dismissal from Manchester United. Since then, Solskjaer has been taking his time before returning to management. In a podcast with Gary Neville, Solskjaer mentioned that he had turned down several opportunities, preferring to wait for the right one.

Besiktas, which sacked Fernando Santos in April, has been without a permanent manager since. The club initially contacted Solskjaer to replace Santos, but it ultimately chose van Bronckhorst for the role.

Van Bronckhorst now faces a significant challenge at Besiktas. The team finished 46 points behind the league winners, Galatasaray, last season. Restoring the club to its former glory will be no easy task. Besiktas last won the Turkish league title in 2021 and have struggled to reach the same heights.

Solskjaer, on the other hand, remains without a managerial position. His fans are eager to see him return to the sidelines, where he enjoyed much success and respect. He continues to bide his time, waiting for the right opportunity.

The world of football management is unpredictable, and while Solskjaer missed out on the Besiktas job, there will likely be other opportunities in the future. His track record at Manchester United shows he has the skills and experience needed to succeed at a high level.

In the meantime, football enthusiasts will watch how van Bronckhorst fares with his new team and whether he can bring Besiktas back to their winning ways. Solskjaer’s next move remains a topic of interest for many, especially those connected to Manchester United.

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