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Solskjaer coaching at fifth division club after missing out on Man United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks on before the match between Salford City and Stockport County

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has returned to coaching after missing out on a Manchester United comeback earlier this year.

The 53-year-old is working with the first-team and junior side at fifth-tier Norwegian outfit FCK.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks on during Manchester United's match against Watford3

Solskjaer has been coaching a fifth-tier club in Norway after missing out on a United return

It comes after Solskjaer was snubbed for the caretaker role at Old Trafford back in January.

The former Red Devils boss held talks over a return to the club following Ruben Amorim's sacking.

However, Michael Carrick was ultimately appointed before signing a two-year permanent deal in May.

Solskjaer has since started working with local outfit FCK in Kristiansund.

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The club are fresh from finishing ninth in the 11-team Norwegian Fourth Division.

Solskjaer eyes managerial return

A return to full-time management remains on the cards for Solskjaer, though.

Speaking to TV2 Sport, he admitted when asked: "Yes, I think I’ll probably take a job."

As for whether he would consider taking the United job again in the future, Solskjaer added: "If Michael does well for ten years and decides to quit, and they ask me if I can take them for two months, of course I wouldn’t say no.

"I’ve been at that club for 18-19 years, so it’s part of the family. But it’s not something I’m thinking about."

Solskjaer at Man United

Solskjaer spent three years in charge of the Red Devils between December 2018 and November 2021.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer consoles Bruno Fernandes3

Solskjaer spent three years in charge of United between 2018 and 2021

Similarly to Carrick, his tenure began with a spell in caretaker charge after Jose Mourinho's departure.

During his time at the helm, Solskjaer achieved third and second place finishes in the Premier League.

He also guided United to the Europa League final in 2021 before losing on penalties to Villarreal.

His stint as manager followed 11 years at Old Trafford as a player.

Between 1996 and 2007, Solskjaer scored 126 goals in 366 appearances in all competitions.

The forward also won 12 trophies including six Premier League titles and an historic treble in 1999.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks on during Besiktas' match against St. Patrick's Athletic3

Solskjaer has been away from the dugout since leaving Besiktas in August 2025

Having left United five years ago, Solskjaer's most recent managerial role came at Besiktas.

However, he departed the Turkish giants in August 2025 before returning to his role as a UEFA match analyst in October last year.

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