Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he had some "good chats" over the then-vacant Republic of Ireland job in 2024.
The 52-year-old was linked with replacing Stephen Kenny as Republic manager last year - a role that ultimately went to Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Solskjaer took over at Besiktas and the Turkish side prepare to take on St Patrick's Athletic, who are managed by Kenny, in the third round of Uefa Conference League qualifying on Thursday.
"I had some good conversations [with the FAI over the role]," said the former Norwegian international.
"But, in the end, it didn't turn out that way and I'm very happy where I am now, we'll put it that way.