- The Dutchman has been out of a job since his sacking by Man United in October
- Ten Hag led Pink Devils to the FA Cup and League Cup throughout his time in cost
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Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Erik ten Hag as their new supervisor following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Actual Madrid.
The appointment ends the Dutchman’s seven-month absence from the sport after his sacking by Manchester United in October final yr.
The 55-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the just lately deposed Bundesliga champions.
Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes highlighted Ten Hag’s success at Previous Trafford, the place he claimed the FA Cup and League Cup, ‘below tough circumstances’.
‘With Erik ten Hag, we’re counting on an skilled coach with spectacular sporting successes,’ stated Rolfes in a press release saying Dutchman’s arrival.
‘His six title wins with Ajax Amsterdam had been distinctive. With three championships and two cup wins, he and Ajax dominated Dutch soccer unchallenged from 2018 to 2022.
Erik ten Hag has signed a two-year deal to grow to be the brand new supervisor of Bayer Leverkusen
The Dutchman will succeed Xabi Alonso, who was named as Actual Madrid supervisor on Sunday
Ten Hag has been and not using a job since he was sacked by Manchester United in October final yr
‘And Erik additionally proved his class as a coach together with his subsequent successes with Manchester United below generally tough circumstances.
‘Our concepts of soccer are the identical. With technically demanding and dominant soccer, we wish to proceed to function within the Werkself fashion sooner or later and try for the very best targets within the Bundesliga, DFB Cup and Champions League.’
Ten Hag stated: ‘Bayer 04 is without doubt one of the greatest golf equipment in Germany and can also be a part of the European elite. The membership gives wonderful circumstances and I used to be very impressed by the talks with these accountable.
‘I’ve come to Leverkusen to verify the ambitions which have grown over the previous few years. It’s an thrilling activity to construct one thing collectively on this section of upheaval and to develop an bold crew.’
Ten Hag was dismissed from Previous Trafford earlier this season with Man United mendacity 14th within the Premier League after successful simply 4 of their opening 14 matches.
His departure got here regardless of the membership triggering a one-year contract extension final summer season.
Ten Hag’s extension adopted him main the membership to the FA Cup, having additionally received the Carabao Cup in his first full season in cost.
He had beforehand served as coach of Bayern Munich’s second crew between 2015 and 2017, when Pep Guardiola led the senior aspect.
Leverkusen highlighted Ten Hag’s success regardless of ‘tough circumstances’ at Man United
Ten Hag then loved a powerful spell at Utrecht, earlier than main Ajax to 3 consecutive Dutch titles and the 2019 Champions League semi-finals.
At Man United, Ten Hag received 70 of his 128 video games in cost – a 54.69 per cent win charge – the third-highest win charge of any supervisor to supervise 100 sport or extra within the membership’s historical past.
His predecessor at Leverkusen guided the membership to the Bundesliga title final season, going undefeated within the course of. Nonetheless, Alonso’s aspect have been crushed to the title by Bayern Munich this time round.
