Edin Terzić (43) has been mentioned as a candidate for the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
The United Kingdom's 'Give Me Sport' reported on the 1st (Korean time) that 'Edin Terzić, the former Borussia Dortmund manager, wants the managerial position at Tottenham Hotspur.'
The situation of Manager Ange Postecoglou is in flux amidst severe struggles in the 2024-2025 season.
Having fallen to 16th in the league, Tottenham has recorded a staggering 19 losses in the 2024-2025 Premier League season, spending much of the season near the relegation zone. Despite progressing to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League, there are forecasts that 'even if Postecoglou wins, it will be difficult for him to retain his position.'
Terzić is currently unemployed and is reportedly willing to negotiate actively if Tottenham sends an offer. He previously declined an offer from West Ham United at the beginning of the season, after which West Ham appointed Graham Potter as an alternative.
Terzić has been praised as an 'incredible' leader by Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Dortmund. After leaving Dortmund at the end of last season, he was connected to several clubs, and Give Me Sport noted that 'Tottenham expressed interest in Terzić last January, but at that time decided to maintain trust in Postecoglou.'
Terzić began his managerial career as an interim manager for Dortmund after the dismissal of Lucien Favre during the 2020-2021 season. At that time, he led Dortmund to a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal final, securing a major trophy for Dortmund after four years.
Afterward, he raised the team's standing in the Bundesliga, even securing a UEFA Champions League ticket.
Terzić officially took charge of Dortmund as head coach starting from May 2022. After many trials, he managed to reorganize the team and aimed for the league championship in the 2022-2023 season. Dortmund would have succeeded in winning the league if they won the final league match against 1. FSV Mainz 05, but Dortmund drew with Mainz, while Bayern Munich secured victory at the same time, leading to another failure in clinching the championship.
Terzić's highlight came in the 2023-2024 season. Although he struggled somewhat in the league, he put on dramatic displays in the Champions League, defeating strong teams like Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to reach the final. However, in the final, they lost 0-2 to Real Madrid, experiencing the bitter taste of being a runner-up again.
While Terzić is regarded as a manager with limitless potential for tactical development, concerns have been raised about conflicts with players. Rumors of discord circulated involving veteran players Marco Reus and Mats Hummels. All three individuals left the team immediately after the end of the 2023-2024 season.
Meanwhile, according to Give Me Sport, the recent trend is increasingly strengthening the atmosphere for Postecoglou's dismissal. The media reported that 'under Postecoglou’s regime, Tottenham has been repeating vicious cycles of defensive disarray, injuries to key players, and inconsistent performance, and fans’ patience has reached its limit.'
Tottenham is set to challenge their last hope starting with the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals against Bodø/Glimt on the 2nd. If they reach the final, they will face Athletic Club or Manchester United. There is an analysis that decisions from the club's leadership may be made soon depending on the results.
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