“Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Is BACK!” – Manchester United confirm HUGE good news at Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer officially signs again, sending fans into total meltdown
Manchester United find themselves in familiar territory once again, searching for a manager who can guide the club back to genuine Premier League and European prominence.
In the aftermath of Ruben Amorim’s turbulent tenure, the Red Devils are embarking on yet another managerial search, though a permanent appointment isn’t expected to materialize until the summer.
For the immediate future, United are focused on securing an interim manager to steer the club through the remainder of the 2025/26 season, after which point the managerial market will open up significantly and allow the club to conduct a far more comprehensive and deliberate search.
One name being considered for the interim role is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former club legend who enjoyed an illustrious playing career at Old Trafford before being appointed manager in 2018. He remained at the helm until his dismissal in 2021, delivering solid performances but ultimately unable to return United to the pinnacle they so desperately crave.
The Sporting News explores what transpired during Solskjaer’s previous stint in charge, evaluates his credentials as an interim solution, and examines where he stands in the broader, long-term pursuit of a permanent manager.
**Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United record**
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure at Manchester United didn’t quite satisfy the lofty expectations held by the historic club and its devoted fanbase, though his overall numbers were undeniably respectable.
He posted a 55% win rate across all competitions, including securing victory in just over half of his 109 Premier League matches at the helm. Sir Alex Ferguson himself won roughly 65% of his league fixtures and achieved iconic status, so Solskjaer’s record, while inferior, isn’t dramatically distant in comparison.
The Norwegian also navigated the club to the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2020, and led them all the way to the Europa League final in 2021.
