Dortmund manager leaves club despite impressive Champions League campaign

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has parted ways with the club, despite guiding them to an impressive run in the UEFA Champions League.

Terzic, who led Dortmund to the Champions League final in the 2023-24 season where they narrowly lost to Real Madrid at Wembley, reportedly requested the termination of his contract with immediate effect.

In a statement, Dortmund confirmed they had agreed to Terzic’s request following discussions with the club’s senior management.“After the game at Wembley, I asked for a meeting with the club’s senior management team, because after nine years at BVB – including six on the coaching staff and two and a half as head coach – I feel that the club’s new era should begin with a new man on the touchline,” Terzic explained.

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While expressing the difficulty of his decision, Terzic acknowledged that it was time for a change. He thanked Borussia Dortmund and expressed optimism for the club’s future.Terzic’s journey with the club began in their academy from 2010 to 2013 before roles with Slaven Bilic at Besiktas and West Ham. He returned to Dortmund as Lucien Favre’s assistant in 2018, eventually taking over as interim boss in 2020 and leading the team to German Cup success.

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CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke praised Terzic’s contributions, highlighting his achievements and expressing gratitude for his service.

“Edin Terzic has done an outstanding job in his time at BVB, and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude,” Watzke said. “Edin and I will always remain friends.”Terzic leaves the club after securing a runners-up spot in the Bundesliga last season and a fifth-place finish in the 2023-24 campaign. The club now begins the search for a new manager as they look to build on their recent successes in domestic and European competitions.