Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shares Carlo Ancelotti joke about the Man Utd job, it’s a ‘privilege’
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti once joked about managing Manchester United during a Premier League encounter. While Solskjaer will forever be remembered as a Manchester United legend, his time as manager was a rollercoaster of hope and failure, ultimately failing to win a major trophy.
Solskjaer took over as caretaker manager after replacing Jose Mourinho, enjoying a sensational start by winning his first eight games in a row. He was appointed permanent manager in March 2019, and United finished third and then second in the Premier League under his leadership. However, a dip in form led to his dismissal in November 2021.
Perhaps the biggest achievement of Solskjaer's tenure was stabilizing the club's atmosphere and lifting the dressing room. His relationship with United fans remained strong throughout his time in charge.
Solskjaer faced Carlo Ancelotti as a manager four times in his career, all in the Premier League. Ancelotti, a multiple Champions League winner with Real Madrid and AC Milan, managed Everton from 2019 to 2021. United won two and drew as many of those matches.
In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Solskjaer revealed a joke Ancelotti made on the touchline during an Everton-United match. Ancelotti joked that the fourth official told him, 'Carlo, you need to get back into your technical area, unless you want Ole’s job?’ Ancelotti replied, 'No, no, no. Too much pressure. That job is too much pressure.' Solskjaer emphasized that the pressure he felt at Old Trafford was a privilege, suggesting he won’t be long before finding a new job.
Ancelotti previously revealed that United approached him to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, but he rejected the offer as he was close to joining Real Madrid. United appointed David Moyes instead.
