Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made it clear that he wants to return to management, and it could be back where it all began.
The Manchester United legend, who was sacked by the club in 2021 after a poor run of form, is reportedly interested in replacing the recently dismissed Ruben Amorim.
Amorim’s departure comes after a turbulent spell at Old Trafford. His final months were defined by inconsistency, injuries, and dressing room unrest that left United adrift of the top four.
Solskjaer has kept his name in the headlines through interviews and punditry appearances, always speaking about United with affection and unfinished business.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reflects on managing Manchester United
Speaking to BBC Sport, Solskjaer shared his feelings about managing the club and the immense pressure that comes with it.
“I felt privileged to be the manager of Man United, but of course it’s not the same as playing. As a player, you just do your job. Suddenly now you’re the manager, you’re the face of everyone,”Solskjaer said.
He added: “You think about all these supporters, players, everything surrounding Man United. But that pressure is a privilege because I was allowed to do that and I was allowed to deal with it in my way.”
During his time in charge from 2018 to 2021, Solskjaer guided United to second in the Premier League and reached a Europa League final, but a run of poor results led to his dismissal.
Ole’s spell remains one of the most debated chapters in recent club history, stabilising the team after chaos but falling short of trophies.
Still, his respect for the role and the pressure that comes with it has not faded. Those close to him say Solskjaer feels he has unfinished business, seeing his time as a foundation rather than a failure.
The former Manchester United boss wants a second chance
Solskjaer has spoken openly about how much he learned during his first spell in charge, insisting he views the pressure as something that drives him.
“I felt privileged to be the manager of Man United, but of course it’s not the same as playing. As a player, you just do your job. Suddenly now you’re the manager, you’re the face of everyone,” he continued.
“You think about all these supporters, players, everything surrounding Man United. But that pressure is a privilege because I was allowed to do that and I was allowed to deal with it in my way,” Solskjaer finished.
Despite being out of management since leaving Old Trafford, Solskjaer has stayed connected to the game through mentoring and analysis, keeping a close eye on United’s progress under each successor.
Whether the club will seriously consider bringing him back remains unclear. United are evaluating long-term candidates after Amorim’s dismissal, with several names being discussed.
But Solskjaer’s emotional bond with the club, combined with his public interest, makes him an easy story to resurface among fans and pundits.
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