Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has finally confirmed that he has taken up a new role in football almost two years after his sacking from the club

Solskjaer, who initially arrived as caretaker manager before his appointment was made permanent, was dismissed from United in November 2021 after a poor start to the season.

The 50-year-old Norwegian struggled in the 2021-22 campaign and United were left languishing in seventh place in the Premier League table at the time of his sacking.

A thumping 4-1 defeat for United at Vicarage Road against Watford sealed Solskjaer’s fate, with Michael Carrick subsequently stepping in as caretaker manager before Ralf Rangnick’s arrival.

Solskjaer admitted he was “honoured and privileged” to have taken charge at the club and said it was the right “time for me to step aside” after the Watford defeat.

Solskjaer on his new role

Solskjaer had not returned to football management following his departure from Old Trafford, despite the Norwegian Football Federation contacting him about a vacancy.

Now, the former United boss has become a UEFA technical observer and outlined the “different perspective” his new position offers him that a managerial role did not.