Eric Ten Hag, who was expected to take over as Borussia Dortmund coach, will not replace Nuri Sahin following his dismissal on Wednesday, according to German reports.
Sahin, who only coached Dortmund in the summer, was relieved of his duties following the 2-1 defeat to Bologna in the German League. champions league, Although the club's poor performance in the Bundesliga is largely responsible for his dismissal.
Dortmund sit 10th in the Bundesliga table after winning just seven of their last 18 matches and losing their last three in a row – the defeat to Bologna adds to the former Turkish midfielder's misery.
There has been increasing speculation about Shaheen's future in recent weeks, amid repeated allegations of this Ten Hag was a serious candidate To take control.
Ten Hag was a regular guest at Dortmund matches Since his departure from united In October, due to his close relationship with club advisor Matthias Sammer.
Despite his frequent presence in the stands, Ten Hag, who attended the match in Bologna, is not expected to be a candidate for the vacant Dortmund job. Sky Germany correspondent Florian Plettenberg It is noteworthy that the cost of the deal for the Dutchman, who remains on United’s salaries after his dismissal in October, is simply too high.
Ten Hag signed a new contract with United in July, just three months before his exit, tying him to the Red Devils until 2026.
Instead, Dortmund are believed to be working on a deal to recruit Niko Kovac. Kovac, the former Bayern Munich coach, is available upon his departure from Wolfsburg in March 2024.
As for Ten Hag, The athlete He stated that he had no plans to return to work immediately and instead wanted to analyze his options in the summer.
