The 51-year-old Norwegian has been officially announced as the new head coach of Beşiktaş, marking his return to the dugout after a four-year managerial hiatus. The news was confirmed via the club’s official X account.
This will be Solskjaer’s first managerial role since being dismissed by Manchester United in 2021. Beşiktaş, who are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Liga, parted ways with Dutch manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November following a string of poor results.
Former striker Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis at Manchester United in December 2018, before signing a three-year contract in March 2019.
He guided the Red Devils to a second-place Premier League finish and Europa League final during his time in charge, but he was dismissed following a poor run of form and left the club without winning a trophy.
Ole, Ole, Ole. 🦅#EagleOfTheNorth pic.twitter.com/MtGkzqwPno
— Beşiktaş EN (@BesiktasEnglish) January 17, 2025
Before his appointment by United, Solskjaer had two stints in charge of Molde and one at Cardiff City.
As a player, he scored 126 goals in 11 seasons for United from 1996 to 2007, including the winner in the 1999 Champions League final.
Source: Beşiktaş EN
