Borussia Dortmund have announced the departure of head coach Nuri Sahin after just seven months in charge, following a string of poor results across all competitions.
The Turkish international’s exit was confirmed via the club's official X account on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. According to the statement, both parties mutually agreed to part ways after Dortmund’s 2-1 loss to Bologna in the UEFA Champions League.
The defeat marked Bologna’s first victory in this season's Champions League, further compounding Dortmund’s struggles under Sahin’s leadership.
To stabilize the team, Borussia Dortmund have appointed Mike Tullberg as interim head coach. He will lead the squad in their upcoming Bundesliga clash against SV Werder Bremen on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Speculation is rife that former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is the leading candidate to succeed Sahin. Reports from Germany suggest that Dortmund’s board has already reached out to the Dutch tactician.
Should Ten Hag take the reins, it could open the door for Borussia Dortmund to pursue Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, potentially strengthening the squad with the England international's arrival in the Bundesliga.