Ole Gunnar Solksjaer open to Manchester United managerial return: Would say yes

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has claimed that he would be open to making a return as the manager of Manchester United. Solksjaer left the United 3 years ago.

In Short

• Solksjaer left the United job in late 2021
• Solksjaer said he would be open for a return
• Solksjaer said he is open to taking Norway job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his willingness to return to Manchester United as manager, stating he would "say yes every day of the week" if the opportunity arose. The 51-year-old has been out of management since being sacked by United in November 2021, following nearly three years in charge. Solskjaer initially took over as interim manager in December 2018 after the dismissal of José Mourinho, before being appointed on a permanent basis.

Despite guiding United to a second-place finish behind Manchester City during the COVID-19-impacted 2020-21 season, Solskjaer struggled to secure any major trophies. His tenure ultimately ended after a poor run of form in late 2021, which included six defeats in 11 matches and a humiliating 5-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford.

"If the family [United] asks, I would say yes every day of the week," Solskjaer said in a Q&A at the Oslo Business Forum. "It feels wrong to talk about jobs that other people have now, but I would say yes, of course."

Solksjaer open to Norway job as well

Since leaving Manchester United three years ago, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been working as a technical observer for UEFA. The former Norway international played a key role in compiling the Euro 2024 technical report after covering the tournament in Germany this past summer.

Although Solskjaer has been linked with managerial roles at clubs in Turkey and the Middle East, he has expressed interest in the Norway national team job. With current coach Stale Solbakken expected to step down after Norway's 2026 World Cup campaign, Solskjaer has indicated he would be eager to take over as head coach when the position becomes available.

"I am a proud Norwegian, and of course if the question arises, when Ståle decides to give up, I will happily engage in discussions," Solskjaer said. "I am a proud Norwegian and proud of where I come from."