Dino Toppmöller addresses sudden RC Lens dismissal

Former RC Lens manager Dino Toppmöller has addressed his sudden dismissal from the French club, which occurred after only six matches in charge. Despite leading the team to a Trophee des Champions victory over PSG and a draw against Le Mans, Toppmöller was relieved of his duties.

Toppmöller stated he was “shocked” by the decision and revealed that his loyalty to assistant coach Nelson Morgado was the primary cause of his exit. He explained that the club sought to part ways with Morgado due to his management style, but Toppmöller refused to abandon his colleague, noting that Morgado had not committed any extreme misconduct.

Toppmöller emphasized that he prioritized his personal values and professional integrity over job security, stating, “For me, it was not worth considering letting someone down who has done nothing extraordinary.” Following his brief tenure at Lens, the 45-year-old expressed readiness to return to coaching without a long break.