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Norwegian icon coaches hometown club
Solskjaer is currently dividing his time between the senior and youth squads at Kristiansund-based side FCK following the conclusion of their domestic campaign. The local outfit recently finished ninth out of 11 teams in the Norwegian Fourth Division, which represents the fifth tier of the national football pyramid. Stepping onto the grass has kept the tactician active after his discussions to rejoin the Red Devils in January fell through.
Carrick appointment ended comeback hopes
United hierarchy spoke with their former striker regarding an interim return at the start of the year following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. However, the club instead handed the reins to his ex-assistant Michael Carrick, who subsequently penned a two-year permanent contract in May. Despite helping out at grassroots level, Solskjaer remains open to taking another senior post when asked about his future by TV2 Sport: "Yes, I think I'll probably take a job."
Quizzed on whether he would ever consider answering a future call from Old Trafford, he added: "If Michael does well for ten years and decides to quit, and they ask me if I can take them for two months, of course I wouldn't say no.
"I've been at that club for 18-19 years, so it's part of the family. But it's not something I'm thinking about."
Decorated legacy precedes Turkish spell
Solskjaer's enduring bond with the Premier League giants began during an 11-year playing career between 1996 and 2007, when he netted 126 goals in 366 games across all competitions and lifted 12 major honours, including six league crowns and the historic 1999 Treble. Returning to replace Jose Mourinho initially as caretaker in December 2018, he spent nearly three years in the dugout until November 2021, guiding the team to third and second-place league finishes alongside the 2021 Europa League final, where they lost on penalties to Villarreal.
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Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
More recently, the Norwegian returned to club management with Turkish heavyweights Besiktas before departing in August 2025 and resuming his duties as a UEFA technical match observer two months later.
Permanent dugout return remains priority
While mentoring young and amateur players in Kristiansund provides a welcome outlet away from the spotlight, Solskjaer is firmly expected to consider formal offers over the coming months. Having combined his UEFA analytical work with hands-on sessions in Norway, the 53-year-old is keeping himself sharp for his next professional challenge. Meanwhile, his former colleague Carrick faces the immediate task of turning United's domestic fortunes around in Manchester.