The move to Germany had been on the cards for a week prior to that, meaning the Clarets have had almost a month to find their 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)
5. John Terry - 50/1
The former England defender is still waiting for his first role as the number one having coached with Aston Villa, Chelsea and Leicester. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Graham Potter - 50/1
Remains out of work after leaving Chelsea last year and has recently turned down the chance to manage Ajax. Likely to hold out for a job higher up the pyramid. Photo: Clive Rose
7. David Moyes - 50/1
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
8. Alan Pardew - 50/1
The former West Ham boss was surprisingly linked to the post earlier this month but is highly unlikely to be a frontrunner. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos