Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Drops Manchester United Return Hint as Pressure Mounts on Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United is under scrutiny just a month into the new season, with the team’s lackluster performances raising concerns among fans and pundits alike. Having won just three of their seven games since the season kicked off in August, Ten Hag finds himself in a precarious position, with mounting pressure and an increasing sense of urgency surrounding the club.
The recent 1-1 Europa League draw with Dutch side FC Twente has only intensified the spotlight on Ten Hag, as fans voiced their frustrations over the team’s inconsistency. Despite the Dutchman’s achievements last season — including lifting the League Cup and FA Cup — many expected United to push further toward Premier League glory. With a crucial home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur looming, the pressure to deliver is heavier than ever.
Amid this turbulent period, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at a possible return to the Old Trafford dugout. Solskjaer, who was sacked in November 2021 after three years in charge, has maintained his status as a beloved figure at the club, despite a lack of silverware during his tenure. The Norwegian’s affable personality and deep connection with the fans have kept him in the spotlight, even after his departure.
Speaking at the Oslo Business Forum, Solskjaer addressed a 3,000-strong crowd and didn’t shy away from discussing a potential return to Manchester United. When asked about the possibility, he responded with a smile and a nod to his enduring love for the club: “If your family asks you, you say yes every day of the week. It feels wrong to talk about jobs other people have. But I say yes.”
Solskjaer was respectful of Ten Hag’s current position but remained candid about his own future. His comments have stirred speculation that, should United continue to falter, a return could be on the cards. “I’m a proud Norwegian,” Solskjaer added when asked about the possibility of taking over as Norway’s national team coach. “If the question comes up, when Ståle [Solbakken] finds out that he doesn’t want it anymore, I’m happy to enter into a conversation.”
With Solskjaer currently one of the frontrunners to succeed Solbakken, who is rumored to be stepping down after Norway’s 2026 World Cup campaign, it seems the former United boss could soon be back on the touchline — either in Oslo or Manchester. His rare public appearance has certainly reignited the discussion about his managerial future, and many United fans, still fond of his legacy, would welcome his return with open arms.
As the pressure on Erik ten Hag builds, the specter of Solskjaer’s potential comeback adds a new layer to the narrative at Old Trafford. Whether the Norwegian legend will don the famous suit once more remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is never far from Manchester United’s heart.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Drops Manchester United Return Hint as Pressure Mounts on Ten Hag
