January 26th 2025.
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his new role at Besiktas. The former Manchester United player has taken on the position of head coach at the Turkish Super Lig club, signing an 18-month contract. This marks his return to management since his departure from United in 2021.
In his first game in charge, Solskjaer led his team to an impressive 4-1 win against La Liga side Athletic Bilbao. Currently, Besiktas is sitting at sixth place in the Turkish top-flight, but Solskjaer has his sights set on improving the squad even further. With the January transfer window quickly approaching its end, the coach has instructed the club to make a move for a Manchester United player.
According to reports, Solskjaer is interested in bringing midfielder Casemiro to Besiktas. The 32-year-old Brazilian has been struggling for game-time under new United boss Ruben Amorim and has been linked to a move away from Old Trafford. Despite his previous success at Real Madrid, Casemiro's time at United has been difficult since his record-breaking £70m transfer in 2022.
There have been rumors of interest from Saudi Arabia, but it seems that Casemiro could now join forces with Solskjaer in Turkey. Former England midfielder Joe Cole believes that it would make sense for all parties involved, as Casemiro's lack of playing time at United suggests that he may not be in Amorim's plans for the future.
Speaking on the situation, Amorim explained that he has to make choices based on the characteristics he wants to see on the field, as he aims to play a style of game that may differ from other coaches. Despite being a beloved figure at Old Trafford, Solskjaer's attempt to bring Marcus Rashford to Besiktas has been unsuccessful, as the wantaway United forward does not wish to join the Turkish Super Lig.
As a former United player himself, Solskjaer played a significant role in the treble-winning season of 1998-99 and went on to manage the club for three years. His new club, Besiktas, has expressed their excitement for his appointment, believing that he will bring great success to the team. It will be interesting to see how Solskjaer's time at Besiktas unfolds and if he can make a significant impact on the club.
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