Nossum himself told NTB about this, but added:

– I feel very comfortable where I am and relate to him.

– Did you apply for the job because you wanted to?

– Yes, I did, but I didn’t apply because I wasn’t happy where I was and turned away, but because it was an interesting position.

A job as a subject manager was advertised two weeks ago. There is a cross-country manager task section Espen Bjervig who has now been placed in a separate position.

– This will be a very important position for me regardless of whether I continue where I am or not. That will be my direct supervisor, Nossum said.

Bjervig has admitted that he has too much to do. As a result, subject manager positions are advertised. The position will have sporting responsibilities, while Bjervig will be administrative manager.

– Another good candidate

Bjervig informed NTB that there were more than 20 applicants for the new position.

– Always hard to start commenting on the application process. Usually you don’t do that at all, but when he comes out and says it, I can tell that Nossum is certainly a strong candidate. He has a formal education and a lot of practical experience as well, says Bjervig.

– But there are other good candidates who have applied, he added.

Bjervig has brought external expertise to the interview.

– I think it will soon be internal and people I know well who will apply, and then it will be better to have external people with me who can stay more objective. It’s not always easy when you have a relationship with several people.

– A spoon

Nossum has served as the coach of the men’s national team since 2018.

Didrik Tønseth has faith in Nossum in the new position.

– I hope it’s him. “I think this is an opportunity for Norwegian cross-country skiers to take it there,” Tønseth told NTB.

– I think he is a man who has shown that he has overcome the work of a head coach. He actually catapulted a bit into the head coach position. He has shown in the job that he has good professional competence.

The application deadline for the position ends on Monday.