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Besiktas Sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer After Conference League Exit

A board decision followed the play-off defeat that ended the club's European campaign.

Overview

  • The club confirmed his departure less than an hour after a 1-0 home loss to Lausanne in the second leg.
  • The defeat completed a 2-1 aggregate elimination, meaning Besiktas will miss European competition this season.
  • Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored in first-half stoppage time before Felix Uduokhai was sent off seconds into the second half.
  • A brief statement cited a board meeting, with chairman Serdal Adalı thanking the 52-year-old for his service.
  • Appointed in January on an 18-month deal, Solskjaer leaves with 15 wins from 29 matches after securing fourth place last season.