Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s time at Besiktas could be coming to a premature end, just months after taking charge of the Turkish side. Despite a promising start earlier in the year, pressure is now mounting following a shocking early exit from the Europa League.

📉 After taking over in January 2025, the former Manchester United manager appeared to steady the ship, guiding Besiktas from sixth to fourth in the Super Lig and even claiming a 1-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce along the way. But things have taken a turn for the worse.

Besiktas’ European hopes were dashed before the new domestic season even got underway. The club crashed out in the second qualifying round, suffering a 4-2 defeat in the first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk in Krakow and following that up with a disappointing 2-0 loss on home turf. The result drew boos from fans and sparked fresh questions about Solskjaer’s future.

📌 According to The Express, the Norwegian could be dismissed just eight months into his 18-month contract.

Even more surprising is the name reportedly at the top of Besiktas’ shortlist to replace him: Nuri Sahin — a former Liverpool midfielder who struggled to make an impact at Anfield.

🎯 Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Sahin is being strongly considered for the role. After hanging up his boots at Antalyaspor in 2021, Sahin transitioned straight into coaching. He had a decent run with the Turkish side,