Erik Ten Hag Joins Bayer Leverkusen as Replacement for Xabi Alonso
- On May 26, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen announced Erik ten Hag as their next manager, succeeding Xabi Alonso who departed to take charge at Real Madrid.
- Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United in October 2024 after a poor start to the 2023-24 season, leading to a seven-month managerial break.
- Leverkusen, having finished second in the Bundesliga last season, view Ten Hag as an experienced coach with six title wins at Ajax, suitable for their ambitious phase of change.
- Ten Hag committed to leading Leverkusen through to the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, expressing enthusiasm for creating an ambitious squad and delivering an exciting, dominant style of play during the club's period of transition.
- Ten Hag will begin his work at Leverkusen on July 1, 2025, marking his return to management and signaling Leverkusen's intent to strengthen, including targeting goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
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