Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken on the role of head coach at Besiktas, drawing parallels to his previous position at Manchester United. Appointed over the weekend, Solskjaer signed a contract lasting until the end of next season, with an option for an additional year. This marks his return to management after being dismissed by United in November 2021, despite securing 91 victories in 168 matches across all competitions.Solskjaer sees similarities between his new task and his earlier challenge at Manchester United. "This project seems a little bit like Manchester United to me. We were sixth, then we became third and then second," he remarked. He aims to achieve success swiftly but acknowledges the need for realism. Despite receiving numerous offers, he chose Besiktas as it was worth leaving his comfortable life for.Besiktas announced Solskjaer's appointment via Twitter:

Currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, Besiktas has been without a permanent head coach since Giovanni van Bronckhorst's departure in November. After more than three years away from management, Solskjaer decided this opportunity was right after discussions with Besiktas' leadership. He expressed excitement about feeling "that heartbeat racing again."Reflecting on his time at Manchester United, Solskjaer managed 168 games across all competitions, achieving a win rate of 54.17%. In Premier League matches, he averaged 1.81 points per game. His first challenge with Besiktas will be against Athletic Club in the Europa League. The team is currently ranked 28th and is one point away from play-off positions.Solskjaer's return to coaching brings anticipation and hope for both him and Besiktas fans. His experience and vision could steer the club towards success in upcoming competitions.