Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to offer for first managerial job since Man United sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Besiktas' offer to return to management.

Reports emerged this week that a deal was on the table for Solskjaer from the Turkish giants, who are currently fifth in the league and 17 points behind leaders Fenerbahce.

The club recently sacked Riza Calimbay after a seven-game spell at the helm and it's claimed that Solskjaer has received a one-and-a-half-year contract to replace him.

The Norwegian hasn't been involved in management since his Manchester United dismissal over two years ago.

But Solskjaer is stewing over the proposal, with the 50-year-old requiring further information before he makes his decision.

According to NTV, Solskjaer responded: "I thank Beşiktaş Club for their impressive offer. I have not made my decision yet. First of all, I need to know exactly what is wanted from me.

"Will a project be presented to me or is a short-term solution sought? I make an evaluation within the scope of a project.

"I need to know the team and the opportunities that will be offered in detail. I will make my decision after clarifying these issues."

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Solskjaer has been working as a technical observer for UEFA but has been linked with a slew of vacancies in the past, including jobs with the Iran national team and the Norway women's side.

He initially took the reins at former club United on a caretaker basis following Jose Mourinho's sacking but was appointed permanently after a strong start.

He led United to a second-placed finish in the Premier League and to the Europa League final but was relieved of his duties in November 2021 following a dire run of form.

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Solskjaer accrued a 54% win percentage from the 168 games he managed, with a 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road proving to be his final match in charge.