Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly turned down an offer to manage one of the nations going to the FIFA World Cup later this year. 😮 More here ➡
The Norwegian was sacked by United in November last year, just three months after the 2021/22 season kicked off, following a disappointing start to the campaign for the club.The Red Devils were ninth on the league table at the time of the 49-year-old's sacking, which came after a 4-1 defeat to minnows Watford., before leaving the Theatre of Dreams, the tactician negotiated a £7.
Solskjaer has been without a job since, but had attracted the interest of the Iran national team, who"appreciated his profile", perHowever, while the former Cardiff City boss was said to be the Middle East country's main candidate for their managerial position, he has declined the offer to take charge of the team due to other"short-term priorities", according to the abovementioned French publication.
Iran are set to participate in their third consecutive World Cup later this year in Qatar, where they are lined up alongside England, Wales and the United States in Group B.The Iranians dismissed previous manager Dragan Skocic earlier this week, with just over four months before the global tournament gets underway.
Solskjaer was understood to be shortlisted for the job alongside Iran legend Ali Daei, former Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam and Branko Ivankovic, who is currently in charge of Oman.
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