<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>’s rise to global stardom began at Manchester United, where he won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, and his first Ballon d’Or in 2008. After iconic spells with Real Madrid and Juventus, CR7 returned to Manchester United for a second stint in 2021. However, the reunion didn’t go as planned, and Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer, who was managing the team at the time, recently reflected on what happened.



“It was probably the wrong choice for all of us,” Solskjaer admitted during an interview on the NRK podcast, reflecting on the decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United. However, the Norwegian coach defended the move, stating, “We felt it was the right decision at the time.”



Solskjaer pointed to tactical concerns as a key issue during Ronaldo’s second stint. He revealed that one of his assistants, Kieran McKenna, raised a critical question before the Portuguese star’s signing: “How are we going to defend ourselves?”



This isn’t the first time Solskjaer has pointed to Ronaldo’s arrival as a factor in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a>’s collective struggles. Speaking on Stick to Football, the former manager explained, “With the ball, with him in the team, it was no problem. Without it, we had to change a little bit the different roles we’d gotten used to.”



He further elaborated on the tactical compromise required to integrate Ronaldo, saying, “We were one of the highest pressing teams before.” While Solskjaer admitted it felt like the right decision at the time, he conceded, “It was the right decision to make for me… It didn’t turn out to be the right one.“



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241113_BUS_272014_CR7-Solskjaer-1024x576_59ef4458.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United embraces Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2021 in London, England." class="wp-image-272027" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CR7-Solskjaer.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United embraces Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2021 in London, England.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Ronaldo at Manchester United</h2>



Cristiano Ronaldo’s first stint at Manchester United, from 2003 to 2009, was marked by extraordinary success. In 292 games, he scored 118 goals and provided 61 assists, helping the team win 10 major titles, including three Premier League trophies and the Champions League.



However, his second stint painted a contrasting picture. Despite a strong individual goal-scoring record—27 goals in 54 appearances—Ronaldo’s return yielded no silverware, and his tenure lasted just 18 months.


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<h2>Ronaldo and Solskjaer’s relationship</h2>



Despite the challenges on the pitch, Ronaldo’s respect for Solskjaer never wavered. The two shared a close relationship, having been teammates between 2003 and 2007 before reuniting as coach and player in 2021. 



“I love Solskjaer. He’s a top person,” Ronaldo said during an interview with Piers Morgan. “What I keep inside my heart, it’s the heart of the persons. And Ole for me, is a top person… It’s hard. It’s hard to assume after Sir Alex Ferguson, but I think he did a good job for sure.”



<h2>Why Ronaldo left Manchester United</h2>



The turbulent 2021–22 season saw Manchester United part ways with Solskjaer in November, leaving the team under interim management for the rest of the campaign. In the summer of 2022, Erik ten Hag was brought in with a clear vision for the club, but Ronaldo didn’t fit into those plans.



As his playing time diminished and tensions with Ten Hag escalated, Ronaldo ultimately departed for Al-Nassr in late 2022. Ten Hag, meanwhile, struggled to elevate Manchester United to the level of their Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool and was dismissed in October this year.

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Shortly after Lionel Messi made a blockbuster move to PSG in the summer of 2021, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> completed a sensational return to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> after 12 years.



Fans at the Old Trafford were eagerly awaiting for the Portuguese star to come back ever since he left for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> in 2009. Ronaldo got off to a great start, but eventually, things didn’t go to plan.



In a recent interview with The Athletic, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted explained that signing Ronaldo back then was tempting, but it went wrong.



<h2>Solskjaer on Ronaldo’s return to United in 2021: ‘It turned out wrong’</h2>



“Bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back was a decision that was difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take it, but it turned out wrong. It felt so right when he signed — he was still one of the best goalscorers in the world…When you have a group you need everyone to pull in the same direction,” Solskjaer said.



At first, it looked like everything would work out perfectly for Ronaldo in his second spell in Manchester. Cristiano sent the Old Trafford wild in his first game back, scoring a brace in a 4-1 win over Newcastle.



To be fair, the 5x Ballon d’Or winner did quite well that season, scoring 24 goals in 38 appearances. United, on the other hand, struggled to get results and Solskjaer was fired halfway through the season.


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<h2>Why did Ronaldo leave Manchester United?</h2>



After a short stint under Ralph Rangnick as interim coach, the club hired Erik ten Hag, and that’s when everything changed for Ronaldo. The Dutchman dropped CR7 from the starting eleven, and the veteran striker eventually voiced his frustration in a bombshell interview. Shortly after that, he terminated his Man Utd deal and joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr as a free agent in January 2023.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's surprising admission on Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Man Utd - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Manchester-City-legend-Sergio-Aguero-blasts-Real-Madrid-for-peculiar-approach-to-games-20230511-0009.html">Manchester City</a> are still chasing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Manchester-City-players-set-to-make-astronomical-bonus-if-they-can-pull-off-the-Treble-20230511-0004.html">Triple Crown</a> in yet another great season. They are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Supercomputer-forecasts-final-Premier-League-standings-and-captivating-relegation-predictions-20230511-0015.html">Premier League</a> leaders with a one-point advantage over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Premier-League-giants-have-legendary-stadium-turned-into-luxury-apartments-20230508-0009.html">Arsenal</a>, but they are also well-positioned to go for the other two titles.



The Citizens are set to host <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-Kevin-De-Bruynes-equalizer-against-Real-Madrid-in-UCL-should-not-have-counted-20230510-0007.html">Real Madrid</a> next Wednesday in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-and-Man-City-drew-in-heated-Champions-League-match-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230509-0021.html">Champions League</a> semifinals following a 1-1 tie at Santiago Bernabeu. Their other opportunity to lift another trophy is the upcoming FA Cup final vs <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Declan-Rice-looks-to-be-in-a-tug-of-war-with-Arsenal-and-Manchester-United-20230509-0007.html">Manchester United</a>.


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They rely on the team to win, although having <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Where-does-Haaland-Mbappe-and-Vinicius-JR-stack-up-on-the-CIES-top-10-most-valuable-footballers-in-the-world-20230511-0003.html">Erling Haaland</a> makes things way easier for them. The best striker in the world signed with Manchester City prior to this season. However, he had a chance to become a Red Devil a while ago via Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.



<h2>Solskjaer reveals Manchester United could have signed Haaland</h2>



The rise of Haaland in the sport has been meteoric. He showed a lot of promise at Salzburg, so Borussia Dortmund decided to get him. They were able to enjoy his goals, although not for as much as they would have wanted because big clubs like Manchester City were already after his services.



It was right before all those moves when Solskjaer said a move to Manchester United was possible. Solskjaer and Haaland not only share the nationality, but the older Norwegian was also the coach of the player in his beginnings. They shared time together at Molde, although the former Red Devil saw a big potential in the striker and decided to call his ex-club to get him for an unbelievably low price.



“I called United about six months before I took over and told them that I’d got this striker that we had but they didn’t listen. I asked for £4million for Haaland but they didn’t sign him”, Solskjaer said in an event according to The Sun. Haaland was only 18 back then, although that mistake is something that they will regret very often specially because he now plays for their town rivals.

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Solskjaer says he offered Erling Haaland to Manchester United for an incredibly low figure

Ever since Sir Alex Ferguson has called it a time to his managerial career in 2013, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> have struggled to find a successful manager. Big names have come and gone, yet glory days are deeply missed at Old Trafford.
For a long time, the Red Devils seemed to have lost their identity while their performances left a lot to be desired. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-cristiano-ronaldo-bruno-fernandes-worried-as-man-united-locker-room-loses-faith-in-solskjaer-20211108-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ole Gunnar Solskjaer</a> looked like the right man to take over and restore peace when things weren’t going as expected under <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/jose-mourinho-t26970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jose Mourinho</a>, and at the beginning, he did a good job.
But after nearly three years at the helm, the outlook has changed. He has failed to win silverware and the start to the 2021-22 season has been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-does-manchester-city-loss-mean-for-solskjaer-20211106-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a complete disappointment</a>.Therefore, reports claim United’s hierarchy wanta former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> boss to take over in Manchester.
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<h2>Man United reportedly eye former Real Madrid coach to take over</h2>
A dismal start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> while struggling to get results in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a> have put Solskjaer under heavy fire. The embarrassing defeats to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/liverpool-t26467" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-city-t74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> have only made things worse and his job could be in serious danger if he doesn’t turn things around soon.
United turned down the possibility of hiring Antonio Conte, who eventually signed with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tottenham-t142351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tottenham</a>, but they are reportedly keen on landing another coach: Zinedine Zidane. According to The Times, the club expects that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> and Raphael Varaneplay a part in persuading the Frenchman to accept the challenge.
Zidane is currently without a club after stepping down from Real Madrid at the end of last season, following a sour campaign for Los Blancos. The 49-year-old, however, has been able to lead them to European glory for three consecutive years during his tenure, while he also guided Madrid to two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/la-liga-t48" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Liga</a> titles.
 
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<h2>Ronaldo, Varaneexpected to convince Zidane</h2>
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Ronaldo and Varane have a great memory of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-all-time-winners-list-by-year-20210526-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">those times</a> working under Zidane. Therefore, United hope they can make the best of their relationship with the French manager to convince him to take the reins of the team.
Zidane, however,may have made it clear that he doesn’t want to join a club with the season already started andprefers to start from scratch in the summer with a pre-season ahead of him instead.
But we can’t disregard the possibility of a change of plans. The opportunity of taking over a big club while re-joining with the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-roster-2021-2022-list-of-red-devils-players-this-season-20210827-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ronaldo and Varane</a> isn’t something that happens every day.
 
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Report: Man United hope Cristiano Ronaldo convinces former Real Madrid boss to replace Solskjaer

Report: Man United hope Cristiano Ronaldo convinces former Real Madrid boss to replace Solskjaer - Bolavip US

The patience seems to be wearing thin for under-fire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as his team is failingto deliver results in the 2021-22 season. In the wake of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-does-manchester-city-loss-mean-for-solskjaer-20211106-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">another disappointing loss</a>, this time to crosstown rivals <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-city-t74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a>, the Norwegian’s job continues to be seriously questioned.
Following a great transfer window in which the Red Devils spent more than $180 millionlanding the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, Raphael Varane, and Jadon Sancho, the expectations were high for a team that has been lacking true success since Sir Alex Ferguson‘s era.
However, United have already suffereda number of embarrassing performances early in the campaign, losing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/liverpool-wipe-out-manchester-united-at-old-trafford-funniest-memes-and-reactions--20211024-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">by five</a> to lifelong rivals <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/liverpool-t26467" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a>, falling to defeat in other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> affairs, while struggling at the beginning of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a>. Therefore, it should be no surprise that after another dismal result questions are also raised in the locker room.
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<h2>Ronaldo, Fernandes reportedly among Man United players frustrated with team’s struggles under Solskjaer</h2>
Solskjaer has been in the hot seat over the last few weeks since his team has struggled to perform as expected while dropping points in shameful fashion. Not even their 3-0 win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tottenham-t142351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tottenham</a> restored peace for long as City exposed United’s weaknesses in an embarrassing derby defeat.
According to the Daily Mail, the situation has the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-roster-2021-2022-list-of-red-devils-players-this-season-20210827-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Devils’ players</a> concerned and belief in Solskjaer may have decreased after Sunday’s loss. The report claims that Bruno Fernandes is among a group of players who are growing frustrated as theyfeelthe team doesn’thave a clear direction from the Norwegian and his staff.
 
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Meanwhile, it is also understood that Cristiano Ronaldo is quite shocked as he apparently feels the club’s standards have significantly dropped over the 12 years he was out of United.
Additionally, the locker room is also believed to be unhappy with Solskjaer’s judgement when it comes to the first team, as there’s concern that he has favoritism to pickcertain players over others. Marcus Rashford, for instance, has reportedly missed Thursday and Friday’s practices with flu but came off the bench on Sunday anyway, while <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/transfer-rumor-manchester-uniteds-jesse-lingard-on-the-short-list-of-two-european-giants-20211014-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jesse Lingard</a> was once again not given a chance.
The report adds that teammates feel <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-barcelona-could-land-manchester-united-player-on-loan-in-january-20211101-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donny van de Beek</a> has been mistreated by the Norwegian coach, who has barely given playing time to the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/ajax-t524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajax</a> midfielder. Whether Solskjaer is able to turn things around remains to be seen. In the meantime, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/international-t92967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">international</a> break couldbe useful for him to work with his sights set on bouncing back once club competition resumes.
 
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Report: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes worried as Man United locker room loses faith in Solskjaer

Report: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes worried as Man United locker room loses faith in Solskjaer - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-top-10-most-expensive-offseason-transfers-in-europe--20210831-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">summer transfer window</a> seemed to show how ambitious <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> were for this season. Having acquired Raphael Varane from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>, Jadon Sancho from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/borussia-dortmund-t147" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dortmund</a>, and completing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>‘s return, the Red Devils immediately became favorites to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a>.
However, their start to the campaignleft a lot to be desired. United dropped points early in the tournament and they didn’t get off to a great start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> either. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has beenin the eye of the storm, although he still has the support of the board.
But that won’t last longif his side doesn’t turn things around soon, of course. Because, at the end of the day, all they care about is results. And the club has made a huge investment to get back to the top this season. So, Solskjaer might make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-considering-dropping-players-from-starting-xi-after-woeful-premier-league-performance--20211018-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tough decisions</a> in order to do what’s best for the team and keep his job.
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<h2>Five Manchester United players who Solskjaer would let leave</h2>
Solskjaer knew this season would be crucial for his future at Manchester United as he failed to bring silverware in the past two campaigns. Now, United really look like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-lineup-with-cristiano-ronaldo-a-title-contending-starting-11-20210827-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a title-contending team </a>– so he must prove if he can live up to the expectations.
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As he is under pressure to get results, the Swedish manager is reportedly considering letting five players leave come January. According to The Sun, these are the five names who could see the way out in winter: Donny Van de Beek, Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, Victor Lindelof, and Phil Jones.
The list makes sense as none of them are regular starters for Ole and some of them have been heavily linked with a move away in the near future. Van de Beek has failed to impress after a sensational move from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/ajax-t524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajax</a>, while Martial lost his place <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-roster-2021-2022-list-of-red-devils-players-this-season-20210827-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with Ronaldo’s arrival</a>, and Lingard is also understood <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-midfielder-jesse-lingard-unhappy-with-current-situation-20210930-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to be looking for a transfer</a>.
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Manchester United: 5 players who could leave as Solskjaer's patience wears thin

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Antonio Conte was expected to join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tottenham-t142351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tottenham</a>as the team’s new manager, but negotiations broke down. The Italian coach’s demands were high andthe Spurs were ready to meet them, turning him into one of themost expensive coaches in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a>.However, it looks like the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/inter-t127" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inter Milan</a> bosswas not convinced with the team’s project
Spurs would have made the effort, as it might be the only way for them to finally achieve titles. Paying exorbitant figures to big-name players or coaches not always proves to bethe onlyway to reach the top, but many times it pays off.
If not, just take a look at the list of the best-paid managers in the league, according to The Sun. Not all of them had succeeded as expected, but they have earned the right to receive such wages. Moreover, it would besafe to say that some of these deserve to be paid even more.
<h2>6. Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $8.5 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Tomas Tuchel" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Tomas Tuchel" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_t_tuchel.jpg_22993414_44608c3a.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Tomas Tuchel guided Chelsea to UCL success in almost five months (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-uefa-champions-league-final-thomas-tuchel-s-amazing-record-20210529-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League-winningcoach</a> has seen an increase in his salary after leading <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/chelsea-t200" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> to European glory. The German boss originally signed an 18-month deal in January which had an extension optionshould the Blues won the continental prize. Still, it seems like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/chelsea-to-allow-thomas-tuchel-to-spend-over-200-million-potential-signings-for-next-season-20210531-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thomas Tuchel</a> deserves a bigger reward, which he might earn if his teamkeeps on succeeding.
<h2>5. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $9 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Solskjaer" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Solskjaer" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_ole.jpg_22993414_cd16a09b.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will continue chasing his first trophy as Man Utd manager (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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The club idol has strengthened himself at the position after impressing in his first months replacing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/jose-mourinho-t26970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">José Mourinho</a> at the end of the 2018/19 season. Even though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> had setbacks and failed to claim trophies in Solskjaer’s era so far, the Swedish coach has been securing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a> soccer for them and the upcoming season mightbe crucial for his future.
<h2>4. Marcelo Bielsa (Leeds United)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $9.7 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Bielsa" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Bielsa" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_bielsa.jpg_22993414_4ab67002.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Game-obsessed Marcelo Bielsa took Leeds back home (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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The highly praisedArgentine coach has been granted a lucrative wage in Leeds United even though that has not beenhis priority throughout his career. After taking the Whitesback to the English top-flight for the first time in 16 years, Marcelo Bielsa gotthe recognition he deservedat Elland Road and he is expected to stay for at least one more season in charge of the team.
<h2>3. Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $12 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Brendan Rodgers" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Brendan Rodgers" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_rodgers_brendan.jpg_22993414_7003fddb.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Rodgers revitalized his career with Leicester (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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Brendan Rodgers has redeemed himself in the Premier League with Leicester City. His tenure at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/liverpool-t26467" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a> didn’t end well and he had to start from scratch in Celtic before returning to England. The Foxes couldn’t be happier with him, as the 48-year-old boss led them to their first FA Cup triumph in history and was also close to getting them into the top-four last season.
<h2>2. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $18 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Klopp" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Klopp" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_klopp.jpg_22993414_90424448.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Jurgen Klopp has strengthened Liverpool since his arrival (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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Klopp, 53, hasbrought glory days back toLiverpoolleading them to two straight <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-all-time-winners-list-by-year-20210526-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> finals, winning the second one, and turning them into an unstoppable force in the Premier League 2019/20, in which the Reds were crowned for the first time since the tournament’s inception in 1992.Last season wasn’t the best at Anfield, though, and they have plenty of work to do to bounce back.
<h2>1. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)</h2>
<h4>Annual salary: $24 million</h4>
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Pep Guardiola" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Pep Guardiola" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20210604_BUS_171667_pep.jpg_22993414_43d56fa2.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Guardiola led Man City to multiple local trophies but European glory remains an unfulfilled task so far (Getty). </figcaption></figure>
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One of the best managers on the planet – and for many people one that haschanged the game forever – <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pep-guardiola-how-many-champions-league-titles-has-he-won-as-a-coach-manchester-city-barcelona-20210506-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiol</a>a was appointed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-city-t74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> to make them one of the most powerful sides in the world, a task he has certainly accomplished so far. He couldn’tfulfill <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the club’s main obsession, though, which is securing its first Champions League trophy</a>. His squad <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/chelsea-beat-man-city-and-claim-champions-league-title-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20210529-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">came up short recently</a>, but he still has two more years of contract to keep on chasing that long-awaited goal.

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