Erik ten Hag could land imminent new job following Manhester United axing as Champions League giants sack manager

Borussia Dortmund have sacked manager Nuri Sahin - paving the way for Erik ten Hag to land an immediate return to football.

The Dutchman was axed by Manchester United in October following two years spent at Old Trafford.

But the 54-year-old could be back in the hotseat - this time at Dortmund following their bombshell news on Wednesday morning.

The German giants confirmed that cult hero Sahin has been relieved of his duties after just seven months in charge.

It comes following Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Bologna in the Champions League - Dortmund's fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.

A statement from the club's sports director Lars Ricken read: "We value Nuri Sahin and his work very much, we hoped for a long-term collaboration and until the end we had hoped that we could achieve a sporting turnaround together.

"After four defeats in a row, due to only one win in the last nine games and currently tenth in the Bundesliga table, we have unfortunately lost faith in being able to achieve our sporting goals in the current constellation.

"This decision hurts me personally, but it was unavoidable after the game in Bologna."

A disappointed Sahin offered a brief parting message to the club's fans, simply stating: "Unfortunately, we have not managed to live up to Borussia Dortmund's sporting ambitions this season.

"I wish this special club all the best."

It has been widely reported that Ten Hag is the favourite to succeed Sahin at Signal Iduna Park.

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