US EditionErin Ten Hag Likely To Succeed Xabi Alonso At Leverkusen: Report
- Erik ten Hag, the 55-year-old former Manchester United manager, is reportedly nearing an agreement to take over as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen beginning with the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, succeeding Xabi Alonso.
- This potential coaching change follows Ten Hag's October 2024 sacking from Manchester United after an inconsistent campaign, while Leverkusen prepares for Alonso's likely departure to Real Madrid amid Ancelotti's exit uncertainty.
- Ten Hag previously managed Bayern Munich II, enjoyed success with Ajax winning multiple Eredivisie and Dutch cups, and holds a strong reputation in Germany, coinciding with Leverkusen's recent Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal title wins under Alonso.
- Kicker and other sources report the deal is 'close to being sealed', noting Alonso’s 137-match tenure at Leverkusen includes 88 wins, and that club officials are well informed about the transition plan.
- If confirmed, Ten Hag's appointment suggests a seamless succession aligning with Leverkusen’s strategy to maintain competitive Bundesliga performance amid Alonso's near-certain move to Real Madrid.
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Bundesliga: Erik Ten Hag in pole to replace Xabi Alonso at the head of Bayer Leverkusen?
According to the German media "Kicker", the leaders of the defending German champion have already found the successor of the Basque technician, leaving for Real Madrid according to several German and Spanish media.
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