Kjetil Knutsen unlikely to leave Bodo/Glimt this summer

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·8. April 2026

Kjetil Knutsen unlikely to leave Bodo/Glimt this summer

Celtic target Kjetil Knutsen has suggested he is unlikely to leave Bodo/Glimt anytime soon, downplaying speculation over a potential departure…

The Norwegian coach has enjoyed remarkable success with the club – guiding them to four Eliteserien titles and establishing them as a competitive force in European football.

This season saw Bodo/Glimt reach the Champions League last 16, where they exited to Sporting despite holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg.

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Knutsen’s achievements have consistently drawn interest from elsewhere, with Celtic among the clubs previously linked whenever managerial vacancies have arisen.

However, the 57-year-old has once again distanced himself from such talk, reaffirming his commitment to Bodo/Glimt and indicating he remains focused on continuing his work with the club.

Speaking via TV2, Knutsen said: “When a team does well, there will always be interest around it. You have to learn to handle and live with that.”

“At the same time, it emphasises how good we are at Glimt. It is inspiring to see that we can be competitive when we are at our best against a team that maintains a very high level.”

“For me, it will be very easy. I have committed to Bodø/Glimt and then I am 100% in Glimt. All other interests are completely uninteresting to me. We are in the middle of a season, and everything other than Glimt that I spend time on takes away concentration and focus.”

“There are also an incredible number of exciting and interesting jobs outside Bodø. Just not to glorify Glimt too much – there are interesting opportunities elsewhere too. But right now, my focus is very much on Glimt and nothing else.”

Kjetil Knutsen, Head Coach of FK Bodo/Glimt, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 01, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Knutsen has rejected multiple clubs during his time in Norway and is expected to try and go again in the Champions League next season after their success in Europe’s elite club competition this campaign.

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