Canterbury have confirmed former Manly premiership-winning coach Des Hasler will assume his role at the Bulldogs this week.
Hasler could link with the Bulldogs as soon as Monday, but is more likely to start in a full-time capacity with the squad later in the week.
The 50-year-old was sacked by Manly on Friday over his alleged role in the poaching of backroom staff to join him at Canterbury.
That will allow him to join the Bulldogs, with whom he'd signed a four-year deal starting in 2013, a season earlier than expected.
That contract remains in place as a four-year deal commencing this week, with Jim Dymock relinquishing his role as Bulldogs head coach to take up a role as Hasler's assistant.