In a candid revelation, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he is considering retirement three years after his dismissal from Manchester United. The former Red Devils coach, who has not held any management position since his departure in November 2021, is now starting a quiet life on the small island of Kristiansund, in Norway, where he is building a new house.
After taking the reins of Manchester United in 2018, following an eleven-year absence from the club where he once excelled as a player, Solskjaer made it clear that his days as a manager were behind him—for moment.
“Now I do exactly what I want and I enjoy it,” Solskjaer shared during a recent interview with Norwegian radio station NRK, adding, “I’m going to live here in a few weeks.” Despite numerous job offers, the fifty-year-old says he has no intention of returning to managerial work.
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Financially secure, Solskjaer feels lucky to have the luxury of choice in his career. He also noted that apart from overseeing his dream home, which he bought for just under £800,000 around ten years ago, he keeps himself busy with a part-time job as a as a match analyst for UEFA.
Although Solskjaer appears to have acclimated to a life away from club football, he is not completely ruling out possible opportunities in international management. “It must be something pretty exciting, with the right people,” he mentioned. “But I feel so good now that there must be something that appeals to me so much that I choose to travel from Nordmore in Norway.”
His comments come amid speculation surrounding the Norway national team, with current coach Stale Solbakken hinting he could resign after the 2026 World Cup. In September, Solskjaer did not hesitate to expressing interest in the position, stating: “I am a proud Norwegian. If the question arises, if Stale finds out he doesn’t want it anymore, I’d be happy to start the conversation. I would say yes any day of the week.”
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That said, Solskjaer then clarified that he is not actively seeking the role, expressing hope that his friend Solbakken can lead Norway to great success. “No, I’m not waiting for the job,” he confirmed. “Above all, nothing is better than Norway qualifying for a big tournament. If we succeed now and qualify for the World Cup in 2026, that will be the moment. This is what we all hope for.”
As Solskjaer enjoys a peaceful chapter in his life, the football world is looking forward to the possibility of his return, even in a different capacity, in the future.
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