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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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As the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, the Dutchman Erikten Hag faces a big task in a double sense.

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New coach for football club Bayer Leverkusen will be the Dutchman Erikten Hag.

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During his presentation as the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen, the number 2 of the Bundesliga, Erik ten Hag expresses his great...

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Erik ten Hag, who said goodbye to Manchester United in October 2024, has found the next stop in his career after more than six months - he will work for Bayer Leverkusen, which competes in the German Bundesliga.

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