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Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been confirmed as the new head coach of Besiktas.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 51-year-old Norwegian has signed an 18-month deal – with an option for the 2026-27 season – in what is his first managerial position since being sacked by United in 2021.<\/p>\n
Besiktas – 16-time champions of the Turkish Super Lig – are sixth in the table and have been without a permanent boss since Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst left in November.<\/p>\n
“We believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make significant contributions to our club, and we warmly welcome him to the Besiktas family, wishing him great success,” said the Istanbul club.<\/p>\n
The former striker replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis at Old Trafford in December 2018, before signing a three-year contract in March 2019.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Before his appointment by United, Solskjaer had two stints in charge of Molde and one at Cardiff City.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n