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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Emerges as Favourite to Replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to an interim role as Manchester United seeks a permanent replacement after parting ways with their Portuguese coach.

  • On Monday, Manchester United parted ways with Paulo Amorim and reports say Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown interest in returning to take charge.
  • After an intense press conference at Elland Road, Paulo Amorim was dismissed following an explosive post-match press conference after United's draw, which preceded his exit.
  • Across 168 matches in charge during December 2018–November 2021, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, former Manchester United manager, recorded 91 wins, 37 draws, 40 losses and ended with a 4-1 defeat to Watford.
  • Darren Fletcher will take caretaker charge tomorrow night, and the club is comfortable he could oversee more than one game as options are considered.
  • A packed fixture list — Burnley at Turf Moor then an FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday — intensifies pressure, while Oliver Glasner has emerged as a linked managerial candidate.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with a return to Manchester United following the departure of Ruben Amorim as manager. The 52-year-old Norwegian legend made 366 appearances for United during his career, scoring 126 goals. As a player, he won six Premier League titles and a Champions League, among other trophies. Solskjaer was appointed interim manager of United in December 2018 following the departure of Jose Mourinho. After a string of pos…

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Football365 broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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