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Erik ten Hague, who was tipped to take over as Borussia Dortmund manager, will not replace Nuri Sahin after his sacking on Wednesday, reports in Germany claim.
Sahin, who only took charge of Dortmund in the summer, was relieved of his duties following a 2-1 defeat to Bologna. champions league, However the club’s poor performances in the Bundesliga are largely responsible for his dismissal.
Dortmund sit a dismal 10th in the Bundesliga table after winning just seven of their 18 matches and have lost three in a row – defeat to Bologna only added to the former Turkey midfielder’s woes.
There has been much speculation about Sahin’s future in recent weeks, with repeated claims Ten Hague was a serious candidate to take the reins.
Ten Hague has been a regular guest at Dortmund games Since his departure from combined In October, due to his close relationship with club advisor Matthias Samer.
Despite his frequent presence in the stands, ten Hague, who attended the game in Bologna, is not expected to be in the running for the vacant Dortmund job. Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg The price tag for the Dutchman, who remains on United’s payroll after being sacked in October, is huge.
Ten Hague signed a new United contract in July, just three months before his exit, which ties him to the Red Devils until 2026.
Instead, Dortmund are believed to be working on a loan deal for Niko Kovac. Former Bayern Munich boss Kovac is available immediately following his departure from Wolfsburg in March 2024.
For Ten Hague, The Athletic States that he has no immediate plans to return to work and instead wants to analyze the options available to him over the summer.
