Solskjaer 'rejects Iran's approach to become their next manager'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘rejects Iran’s approach to become their next boss’ as they look for Dragan Skocic’s replacement after sacking him just four months before the World Cup – with ex-Manchester United manager having ‘other short-term priorities’
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been jobless since Man United sacking last November
- Iran are search for a new manager after sacking Dragan Skocic on Monday
- He was sacked despite guiding Iran to the World Cup taking place in November
- Click here for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been out of management since November and his return to it will be prolonged after he turned down the opportunity to become Iran’s next manager.
Solskjaer was sacked as Manchester United boss last November after a woeful 4-1 defeat at Watford in their Premier League as their miserable season continued to head towards a downward spiral.
According to Foot Mercato, the 49-year-old was offered a route back into the managerial dugout via Iran but has decided against taking the job due to other commitments.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly rejected the opportunity to manage the Iran national side
Solskjaer was sacked as Manchester United boss after losing 4-1 at Watford last November
The publication claim that Iran ‘appreciated Solskjaer’s profile’ but he declined their advances due to having ‘short-term priorities’ elsewhere.
Iran are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking head coach Dragan Skocic on Monday.
With little more than four months to go to the World Cup finals in Qatar – which Iran have qualified for – Skocic was given his marching orders.
The move comes after the 53-year-old, who took over from Marc Wilmots as coach in February 2020, secured the Iranians a spot at the World Cup by topping their qualification group ahead of South Korea.
Iran are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking head coach Dragan Skocic on Monday
The Croatian won 15 of his 18 games in charge but has lost two of his last three matches, including a 2-1 friendly defeat by Algeria in Qatar last month. However, they are Asia’s top-ranked team in the FIFA world rankings at No 23.
Current Oman boss Branko Ivankovic, who led Iran to the World Cup finals in Germany in 2006, has been linked with the role as well as former Bayern Munich striker Ali Daei and ex-Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam.
Iran will be appearing at the World Cup for the sixth time in the country’s history and on a third consecutive occasion.
They have been drawn in Group B and will kick off their campaign against England on November 21 before taking on Wales and the United States.
Iran lost 2-1 in a friendly to Algeria last month – but remain Asia’s top-ranked FIFA team
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