Erik Ten Hag Appointed As Bayer Leverkusen New Coach

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.

The former Manchester United manager signed a contract running until June 30, 2027, to take charge of the team following the departure of Xabi Alonso, who was confirmed as the new Real Madrid boss on Sunday.

“Let’s get started! “Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027!” the club posted in an official statement on Monday via X, welcoming Ten Hag, confirming the deal.

Recall that Ten Hag brings a wealth of experience, having enjoyed a successful spell at Ajax, where he won multiple domestic titles and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.

He also managed Manchester United, where he lifted both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup before parting ways with the club in October 2024.

Leverkusen, fresh off an unbeaten domestic double in the 2023–24 season under Alonso, will be hoping Ten Hag can continue the club’s upward trajectory as they enter a new chapter under his leadership.