The move to Germany had been on the cards for a week prior to that, meaning the Clarets have had almost three weeks to start their search for a replacement.
Steve Cooper was installed as the early favourite with the bookies but he’s since drifted out of the betting after reports emerged that the former Nottingham Forest boss was holding out for a Premier League job.
Since then, a number of names have been linked with the post as Alan Pace and the Burnley board look to identify a candidate that will be tasked with leading the club back to the top flight at the first attempt.
Here are the current favourites, according to Skybet:
(Odds were correct at the time of writing)
Since then, a number of names have been linked with the post as Alan Pace and the Burnley board look to identify a candidate that will be tasked with leading the club back to the top flight at the first attempt.
5. Raphaël Wicky - 28/1
A left-field candidate, the Swiss coach has previously managed Basel, Chicago Fire and Young Boys. Also thought to be a target for SunderlandPhoto: FABRICE COFFRINI
6. David Moyes - 25/1
Unlikely to drop down to the Championship but retains a soft spot for the North West following his time at Preston earlier in his career.Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Alan Pardew - 18/1
Welcomed the opportunity to take Burnley back to the Premier League when recently asked about the speculation on talkSPORT.Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
8. Thierry Henry - 16/1
The Arsenal legend is currently in charge of Maxime Esteve and Wilson Odobert with France’s Under-21 side. Previously managed Monaco and Montreal Impact.Photo: David Price