Erik Ten Hag Grabs New Top Coaching Role in Germany

Former Manchester United head caoch Erik ten Hag has signed a two-year contract with German Bundesliga side Bayern Leverkusen. The Dutch international will replace Xabi Alonso who has now moved to Real Madrid. It is the first managerial role that Ten Hag has taken since he left United in October.

Alonso was confirmed as the new boss of Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday. Erik Ten Hag won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup during a spell with the English Premier League side but was later dismissed. The former Ajax coach had enjoyed prior success with Ajax before joining United in 2022.

Bayern Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said:, external “With Erik ten Hag, we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch.” “With three league titles and two domestic cup wins, he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022.”

He also said: “And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success at Manchester United under difficult circumstances at times.” Ten Hag speaking about his new deal said: “one of the best clubs in Germany and also among the top clubs in Europe.”

He added: “I’ve come to Leverkusen to continue with the ambition shown in recent years. It’s an attractive challenge to set up something together in this period of change and develop an ambitious team.”