After Basaksehir run: top club want ex-BVB boss Nuri Sahin | OneFootball

Nuri Sahin is doing an excellent job at Basaksehir. Such a good one, in fact, that a top club has now also cast its line for the 37-year-old former head coach of Borussia Dortmund.

Things did not go particularly well for Sahin at the Istanbul club at first. He began his spell in the Süper Lig with a win and a draw, but that was followed by three straight defeats. After nine matchdays, Basaksehir were sitting in 16th place, a relegation spot.

But after that, both club and coach took off. In the rest of the season, they suffered only five more defeats in the Süper Lig. Basaksehir surged to fifth place and still have a chance of qualifying for the Conference League. If favorites Trabzonspor beat underdogs Konyaspor in the cup on Friday (22 May, 7:45 p.m.), Sahin will get the chance to showcase himself on the European stage.

Sahin’s successful work has apparently also attracted serious interest from top club Fenerbahce, according to Gazete Futbol. After parting ways with former Bundesliga coach Domenico Tedesco (40/Schalke, Leipzig), the runners-up are looking for a successor.

“We’re continuing”

Sahin has now also come into focus. Speculation about a possible move to Kadiköy quickly gathered pace. However, Basaksehir’s management swiftly put an end to the frenzy and officially denied the transfer rumors.

To put an end to the speculation, club president Göksel Gümüsdag (53) made his position clear. In an interview with TV channel Beyaz TV, the club boss spoke out unequivocally about the local rival’s attempts to lure Sahin away. When reporters asked directly whether Sahin would move to Fenerbahce, the official gave a short and absolutely clear “No.” With the words, “We are very happy with our coach Nuri Sahin, we’re continuing,” he shut the door on any possible move.

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With a strong average of 1.77 points per match, the former BVB coach has firmly established himself among Turkey’s most sought-after managers. Sahin’s contract does not expire until 2028. Despite the current rejection, an early departure may not be completely off the table yet. The reputation and influence of Istanbul’s big clubs are simply too great.

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