Manager shock: Bayer Leverkusen eye former Dortmund boss Terzic | OneFootball

Former Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic could soon be on the sidelines at Bayer Leverkusen. Following the swift departure of Erik ten Hag, discussions with potential successors are already in full swing.

After the unexpectedly quick exit of Erik ten Hag, Bayer Leverkusen is on the hunt for a new coach and has reached out to a familiar face from the Bundesliga.

According to the portal fussballtransfers.com, the club's officials have already held initial talks with Edin Terzic before the official separation from ten Hag. The aim was to determine whether the former Borussia Dortmund coach could envision a role in Leverkusen. Sky also confirms that Terzic is on the list of candidates.

Alongside the 42-year-old, Marco Rose is also being considered, another former BVB coach. The 48-year-old most recently coached RB Leipzig (2022–2025). However, it is unclear whether he is interested in the position on the Rhine.

Ten Hag had to vacate his position after just three competitive matches—one in the DFB-Pokal and two in the Bundesliga. This makes him the coach with the shortest tenure of a summer newcomer in Bundesliga history. Previously, Helmut Senekowitsch (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Heinz Elzner (1. FC Nürnberg) held this "record" with five league games each.

Former BVB Coach Terzic a Hot Candidate at Bayer Leverkusen

Sports director Simon Rolfes explained the decision: "This decision was not easy for us. No one wanted to take this step. However, the past weeks have shown that building a new and successful team with this lineup is not feasible [...] and we will now do everything possible to take the next steps in development with a new setup."

CEO Fernando Carro also spoke of a painful step: "A separation at this early stage of the season is painful, but from our perspective, it was necessary. Our goal remains to achieve the set season objectives—for that, we need the best possible conditions, at all levels and throughout the entire licensing area."

The search for a successor is now in full swing—and Edin Terzic seems to be one of the most promising candidates.

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