reporter Loïc Tanzi reported that Shahin became the first choice for the new coach of the Turkish Super League team Istanbul.

Istanbul coach Atan was dismissed on the 8th of this month, and the club is now looking for a new coach. The reporter said that Shahin has become the top candidate for the team's new coach.

Shahin has been unemployed at home since he was dismissed from Dortmund at the beginning of this year.