Ole Gunnar Solskjær Named Besiktas Manager on Multi-Year Deal

The former Manchester United player and coach returns to management after a three-year hiatus, taking over at the Turkish Super Lig club currently in sixth place.

• Besiktas announced the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjær as their new manager, signing him to a contract through the 2025-2026 season with an option for an additional year.
• This marks Solskjær's first managerial role since his departure from Manchester United in 2021 following a poor run of results.
• The Turkish club has been without a permanent head coach since Giovanni van Bronckhorst's departure in November 2024.
• Besiktas are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, 21 points behind league leaders Galatasaray and 12 points behind second-placed Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho.
• Solskjær, a former Manchester United striker and Champions League winner, brings extensive experience from his time at Molde and Old Trafford to his new role in Istanbul.

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