Ex-Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rejects chance to return to Molde FK as manager | OneFootball

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly turned down the opportunity to make a return to the Molde FK dugout.

Solskjaer has been out of work since November 2021, when he was sacked by United following a string of poor performances and results

His last match as United gaffer was a 4-1 loss to Watford.

He spent three years at Old Trafford having returned to the club in 2018 as Jose Mourinho’s replacement – 11 years on from his playing days with the Red Devils.

Last month, Solskajer suggested that he may have retired from football management.

He however insisted that he could be tempted to step into the international stage, with the Norway national team job a role he would fancy, despite the fact he was not actively waiting for it to become available.

According to VG, Solskjaer was approached by his former club Molde over their vacant managerial position.

Molde parted ways with Erling Moe after their cup final loss on Saturday, which confirmed they will miss out on European football next season.

Solskjajer was in charge of Molde between 2011 to 2014 before being reappointed in 2015 for three seasons. It’s from Molde that United secured his services on an initial interim basis.

VG state that Solksjaer was “called” by Molde chairman Leif-Arne Langøy in the immediate aftermath of Moe’s departure.

Solskjaer declined the opportunity, indicating that it was “not appropriate” for him to assume the hot seat.

The Manchester Evening News divulge that the United legend is currently in the process of constructing a house in Kristiansund, an island in Norway.

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