Erik ten Hag’s Visits to Borussia Dortmund Following Manchester United Exit

Erik ten Hag’s Departure from Manchester United

Erik ten Hag was dismissed as Manchester United manager in October after a disappointing start to the Premier League season. A late 2-1 defeat to West Ham United left the team in 14th place with four losses from nine matches. Despite his tenure yielding two trophies in two years, the Dutch manager struggled to maintain job security.

Regular Visits to Borussia Dortmund

Since his departure, Ten Hag has been a frequent visitor to Borussia Dortmund, sparking curiosity about his intentions. Reports suggest that the former Ajax boss attended Dortmund’s 3-2 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, accompanied by marketing director Carsten Cramer and engaging in discussions with technical director Sven Mislintat.

Relationship with Matthias Sammer

Ten Hag’s visits to Signal Iduna Park are attributed to his strong ties with Matthias Sammer, a senior adviser at Dortmund. Sammer previously worked with Ten Hag at Bayern Munich, where he hired him as the reserve team coach. Their close relationship has led to speculation about Ten Hag’s potential role at the Bundesliga club.

No Plans to Replace Nuri Sahin

Currently, Dortmund have no plans to replace head coach Nuri Sahin, despite the team’s struggles. Sahin, who succeeded Eden Terzic after Dortmund’s Champions League final appearance last season, faces increasing pressure as the team sits in ninth place. They are five points behind fourth-place Leipzig in the race for Champions League qualification.

While Ten Hag’s presence at Dortmund raises eyebrows, there is no concrete indication that he is being considered for Sahin’s position.