Here are the managers who have been sacked so far since the start of the 2025/2026 club football season across top leagues in Europe.
The 2025/26 club football season is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most turbulent in modern European football. From the Premier League to Serie A, and across the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and La Liga, the managerial merry-go-round has been spinning faster than ever.
A series of high-profile managerial sackings and abrupt departures have defined the early months of the campaign, as club owners grow increasingly impatient in their pursuit of results. While tactical philosophies and long-term projects once offered managers a buffer, this season has shown that reputation and pedigree offer little protection, only immediate success guarantees survival in the dugout.
Here are the top managers who have been sacked so far across the top leagues in Europe for the 2025/2026 season:
Ange Postecoglou – Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou’s time at Nottingham Forest was remarkably brief, lasting just 39 days. Appointed on September 9, 2025, the Australian manager arrived with a reputation for attacking football and strong player development, but his tenure quickly turned disastrous. Forest went winless in eight matches under his leadership, six defeats and two draws, including a heavy 3–0 loss at home to Chelsea.
Reports from The Guardian and ESPN indicate that club owner Evangelos Marinakis was visibly frustrated, even leaving his seat mid-match during one of the defeats. Postecoglou’s inability to turn results around, combined with the team’s poor morale, led to his swift dismissal in October 2025, marking one of the shortest managerial reigns in Premier League history. His sacking highlighted Forest’s growing impatience and ongoing search for stability.
Graham Potter – West Ham United
Graham Potter’s spell at West Ham United ended in disappointment after a turbulent nine months in charge. Having joined the club in January 2025, Potter was expected to implement his trademark possession-based football and rebuild a cohesive team identity. However, results failed to match the board’s expectations.
West Ham started the 2025/26 season poorly, managing only one win in their opening five league matches. By September 27, 2025, the club decided to part ways with Potter.
Nuno Espírito Santo – Nottingham Forest
Before Postecoglou’s short stint, Nottingham Forest had already dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo, despite a relatively successful 2024/25 season that saw the club finish 7th in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa League. His exit on September 9, 2025, reportedly stemmed from growing tensions with owner Marinakis over transfer dealings and public comments criticising the club’s preparation for the new campaign.
According to Sky Sports, Nuno felt unsupported in the transfer market, while the owner viewed his remarks as unprofessional. This internal rift overshadowed his on-field achievements, and the breakdown in their relationship ultimately led to his dismissal. Nuno’s departure demonstrated how off-field politics and managerial communication now play just as crucial a role as tactical performance in determining job security.
Igor Tudor – Juventus FC
In Italy, Igor Tudor’s departure from Juventus marked another chapter in Serie A’s growing trend of managerial instability. Appointed in early 2025, Tudor helped the club secure a top-four finish last season but was dismissed on October 27, 2025, after a winless streak of eight matches. During that period, Juventus failed to score in four consecutive games, a statistic that deeply frustrated fans and the club hierarchy alike.
Reports from Reuters and ESPN also noted tensions between Tudor and Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, with disagreements about tactical direction and squad rotation. His dismissal after just seven months in charge illustrated Juventus’ determination to restore dominance quickly, even at the cost of continuity.
Erik ten Hag – Bayer Leverkusen
Erik ten Hag’s brief and controversial tenure at Bayer Leverkusen was one of the most talked-about managerial exits in Germany this season. Hired on May 26, 2025, to replace Xabi Alonso, ten Hag was dismissed on September 1, 2025, after only three competitive matches. Leverkusen’s poor start, one draw and one loss in the Bundesliga, was enough to prompt the club’s leadership to act.
The Dutchman described his dismissal as a “complete surprise,” telling Reuters that a lack of trust between himself and the board undermined his position from the start.
Gerardo Seoane – Borussia Mönchengladbach
Gerardo Seoane’s departure from Borussia Mönchengladbach continued the Bundesliga’s pattern of early-season sackings. After a disappointing start to the 2025/26 campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of attacking cohesion, the Swiss manager was dismissed in late September.
Seoane had initially been brought in to stabilise the team after a series of inconsistent seasons, but his failure to improve results or build momentum led to his downfall.
Adi Hütter – AS Monaco
In France, Adi Hütter’s dismissal from AS Monaco on October 10, 2025, came as a shock to many. Despite leading the team to back-to-back Champions League qualifications, Monaco’s poor early-season form — just one win in five matches, forced the board’s hand.
Reports from AP News and beIN Sports revealed that Hütter had lost the dressing room, with several senior players questioning his tactical adaptability. The decision underscored Ligue 1’s growing managerial volatility, where even proven coaches with strong past results are not immune to the pressure of immediate success. Hütter left on amicable terms, wishing the club “nothing but the best,” but his exit was emblematic of modern football’s impatience with transition periods.
Veljko Paunović – Real Valladolid
In Spain, Veljko Paunović’s exit from Real Valladolid continued La Liga’s growing trend of quick managerial changes. The Serbian coach, who had been in charge since early 2024, was dismissed after a series of inconsistent results during the opening weeks of the 2025/26 season.
Valladolid’s struggles to maintain form, particularly their inability to secure back-to-back wins, eroded confidence in his leadership. While detailed reports were limited, Spanish outlets suggested that the decision was based on performance concerns rather than internal conflict.
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