Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed a lot about his time at Manchester United in a recent interview.
The Manchester United megastar sat down with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott on the Stick to Football podcast.
They discussed all things from his time as a Manchester United manager – and a player, getting into some seriously juicy details.
Here are the best bits from the hour-and-a-half-long interview.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Jude Bellingham
Solskjaer explained why Manchester United missed out on Jude Bellingham.
He was keen to add Bellingham to his ranks and the teenager travelled to Carrington with his family to meet the manager and other club officials as he decided on his next move.
Bellingham chose Borussia Dortmund instead and Solksjaer has explained how United missed out on a generational talent…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Erling Haaland
Solskjaer has revealed he twice tried to get Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland but they refused.
Haaland’s career could have looked very different if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had his way and got him signed at Manchester United instead.
Solskjaer helped nurture the 23-year-old when he was a teenager at Molde and knew even then he was destined for greatness…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Cristiano Ronaldo
The return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United in 2021 was a move that many fans at Old Trafford had been dreaming of.
But the return wasn’t all positive as, despite a solid first season, it ultimately ended in horror.
Solskjaer spoke about this deal to sign Ronaldo and actually thought all parties would’ve been better off without the move…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Harry Maguire
The Norwegian opted for Harry Maguire as captain during his tenure at the club.
Solskjaer appeared to be a big fan of the England international and clearly saw him as a capable leader around Carrington.
Here’s what he thought of him initially…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Declan Rice
He also revealed that the Red Devils should have gone for Declan Rice.
The now Arsenal midfielder is one of the best in the Premier League, if not world football – and was on the Norwegian’s radar while at the helm of the club.
Solskjaer explained all as to why it didn’t materialise…
The rest of Solskjaer’s bits…
He also spoke about three players whom United sold who could’ve helped against Man City, alongside a reaction from a former captain when he replaced Jose Mourinho. What a bloke – what an interview!
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