The soccer world has welcomed with interest the news of Nuri Sahin appointment as the head coach of Borussia Dortmund soccer club. Nuri, who was an important figure in the Borussia Dortmund squad as a player, now returns to the club in a new role, ready to contribute to the future of the team.
The return of a legend
Nuri Sahin has been linked with Borussia Dortmund since the beginning of his career, and is one of the most recognizable players in the club’s history. Making his debut for the team in 2005 at the age of just 16, he quickly won the love of the fans with his play in the midfield position. With his exceptional field vision and accurate passes, Sahin became an important part of the team that won the Bundesliga in 2011.
Tradition Cup win
Sahin’s appointment coincided with an important moment for the club. Borussia Dortmund won the Tradition Cup yesterday, beating English club Aston Villa 2-0. The Tradition Cup final was played in front of 80,000 fans who filled the stadium. Already in the first half Borussia took the lead thanks to two accurate strikes. The first goal was scored in the 28th minute from a penalty, which was confidently realized by Emre Can. Just a few minutes later, in the 38th minute, Julian Brand doubled Borussia’s lead. This goal consolidated the Dortmund advantage and gave the team confidence in their abilities.
New challenges
Winning the Tradition Cup and appointing Nuri Sahin as head coach opens a new chapter in Borussia Dortmund’s history. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the season to see how Shaheen will cope with his new responsibilities and what changes he will bring to the team’s play.