Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms new job after leaving Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starts a new role as UEFA technical observer on Wednesday having turned down managerial job offers from Saudi Arabia.

Solskjaer left United in 2021 after a downturn in form which culminated in a 4-1 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road. Since departing Old Trafford, the Norwegian's status in football has been limited to youth coaching in his home country.

However, in an interview with The Athletic, Solskjaer revealed he starts a new role with European football's governing body today. He explained: "I’m doing a lot of coaching [in Norway], four times per week, and we have three teams.

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"I’m helping the kids, who enjoy it. You see a different side to football, the grassroots – except it’s all plastic pitches here. You see the brightness in their eyes, they listen to you, they want to learn.

"My role with UEFA means watching Champions League matches in person. I can watch teams from a different perspective than being a manager: Analyse them, solve problems, see how both teams will try to hurt each other."

While Solskjaer admits he is enjoying coaching at youth level, he does miss the buzz of managing professionally and has revealed he received job offers from the Middle East. "I’ve had offers. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia. My best mate, who is also my agent, sifts through them," he added.

"If you’ve managed Man United, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with. I love England and the Premier League. Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don’t feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new