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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was recently linked with a possible return to Manchester United, has instead taken up a familiar position with UEFA.
The 52-year-old Norwegian coach has resumed his previous role as a match analyst, according to Turkish outlet NTV Spor.
Solskjaer had most recently managed Besiktas, one of Türkiye’s leading football clubs.
His decision to return to UEFA, where he previously served before joining the Turkish side, surprised many in the football community.
Before his tenure at Besiktas, Solskjaer had already worked for UEFA for two years as a match analyst—an expert responsible for studying tactical aspects of games and providing technical evaluations for the European football body.
The former striker and manager is best known for his time at Manchester United, both as a player and later as head coach.
He also managed Cardiff City in the English Premier League and Molde FK in Norway before his recent adventure in Türkiye.
Solskjaer’s name remains synonymous with Manchester United, where he earned legendary status for scoring the winning goal in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final.
After retiring, he transitioned into management, bringing the same analytical approach that now defines his renewed role with UEFA.
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