Ten Hag has been at the helm of the team since leaving Manchester United last October. However, the team has struggled to find their footing this season, currently sitting in 12th place in the Bundesliga after a mixed start to the campaign. The team has won one game and lost one to Hoffenheim and Werder Bremen.

The club's managing director, Simon Rolfes, explained that the decision to part ways with Ten Hag was not an easy one. However, the team's performance in the past few weeks has shown that building a successful team with the current setup is not feasible.

Rolfes firmly believes in the quality of the team and is confident that a new setup can help the team take the next steps in their development. The club's CEO, Fernando Carro, also expressed confidence that the team's targets can still be achieved, despite the early parting of ways with Ten Hag.

Carro emphasized that the club remains committed to achieving their goals for the season, and that the best possible conditions at all levels and across the entire first team are necessary to achieve this. The club is now focused on implementing these conditions and utilizing them to the fullest.

The current backroom staff will oversee training on an interim basis until a new head coach is appointed. The club is confident that with a new setup, they can achieve their goals and take the team to the next level.