For the second summer running, Leicester City is looking for a new manager, and for the second summer running, the Manchester United favorite has been linked. Leicester City are said to have spoken with Ole Gunnar Solksjaer about a potential successor to Enzo Maresca. The Italian, who led the Foxes to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking, has now gone to take over at Chelsea.
That has left City hunting for a new manager, with Graham Potter, Steve Cooper, and West Brom’s Carlos Corberan all being mentioned. The Sun has added Solskjaer to the list, claiming that the former Manchester United player and manager may make a’sensational Premier League return’. The Norwegian has not held a management position since leaving United in November 2021, after leading the Red Devils to two top-four finishes and a Europa League spot via penalty shootout.
Indeed, he remained out of the spotlight until recently, when he was linked with a position at Turkish club Besiktas and the Canadian national team. He appears to have taken his time choosing his next job after having a negative experience with Cardiff City in his previous role in the UK. In September 2023, he gave his first in-depth interview with The Athletic since leaving Old Trafford. He indicated his desire to manage again, adding, “Yes, and I have received proposals. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia. My best friend, who is also my agent, sorts through them. If you’ve managed Manchester United, you’ve established your own criteria for who you want to work with.
“I love England and the Premier League. Even the Championship feels more powerful than ever, but I don’t feel obligated to England. Perhaps a different task that requires me to immerse myself in a new culture and learn a new language. “The club’s DNA and identity are vital, as is the opportunity for me to be the best version of myself. It must be a match. Perhaps I made the wrong decision by going to Cardiff, where there was a conflict of identities and styles.
“What I miss the most is working with wonderful people, coming in every day, discussing football, and devising a strategy for the next game. It’s more than just forms; it’s about developing a culture in which employees appreciate their jobs and work as a team.”
