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Solskjaer joins Rooney at DC United

Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to a return to football management.

The Norwegian former United player and boss was seen in the United States recently.

Solskjaer visited DC United's facilities to get in touch with another United legend in Wayne Rooney.

He is presently working as a technical observer for European governing body UEFA.

"I'm going to the east coast of the United States in a few weeks to see Wayne Rooney and David Beckham, see a few games and see what's what," Solskjaer revealed to The Athletic last month.

He also said: "I'm doing a lot of coaching, four times per week, and we have three teams. I'm helping the kids, who enjoy it. You see a different side to football, the grassroots – except it's all plastic pitches here. You see the brightness in their eyes, they listen to you, they want to learn.

“But you start to miss it (professional football) when you see the games, either in person or on television.

“Since I left United, I've traveled around as a fan with my kids, going to places like Napoli, Milan and Dortmund to experience games.

“We loved it. My role with UEFA means watching Champions League matches in person. I can watch teams from a different perspective than being a manager: analyze them, solve problems, see how both teams will try to hurt each other."

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