Hertha BSC (Berlin)
On 1 June 2007, the German Bundesliga club Hertha BSC announced that Favre had just agreed to sign a three year deal as manager.
During the 2008–09 season, he guided Hertha BSC to an excellent fourth place position, having at his disposal the 13th biggest budget of the Bundesliga. In February 2009, one of the highlights of his spell in Germany was the brilliant tactical display of Hertha BSC against FC Bayern Munich in a packed Olympic Stadium (almost 75,000 spectators). This performance allowed them to beat the erstwhile reigning German champions 2–1 and Hertha BSC went to the top of the Bundesliga. Favre extended his contract for an additional year.
The 2009–10 season did not look as promising because Hertha's increasing financial difficulties prevented them from recruiting efficiently. Furthermore, three of the best players left in the summer: Josip Šimunić, Andriy Voronin and Marko Pantelic. At the end of September 2009, Hertha BSC were struggling in the league and Favre was relieved of his duties by the club.
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