German Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen has confirmed the appointment of Dutch football manager Erik ten Hag as their new head coach. The announcement was made on Monday, May 26, 2025, through the club’s official social media handle, with a statement that read: “Let’s get started. Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027.”
The 55-year-old former Manchester United manager has signed a two-year contract that will see him stay at the BayArena until the end of the 2026/2027 season. Ten Hag enters into the role following the exit of Xabi Alonso, who piloted Leverkusen to notable domestic success before his confirmation as the new manager of Real Madrid.
Ten Hag, who was long placed top as the frontrunner for the Leverkusen job, comes with a wealth of managerial experience and tactical expertise to the Bundesliga side. Speaking after his unveiling, he expressed his enthusiasm and optimism about the new challenge ahead.
“Bayer Leverkusen is one of the best clubs in Germany and also belongs to the expanded European elite,” he said. “The club offers excellent conditions, and the talks with those responsible have impressed me very much.”
Ten Hag's appointment is seen as a strategic move by the Leverkusen hierarchy to maintain their competitive edge in both domestic and European competitions. His style of coaching and insistence on discipline, offensive football strategy matches with the club's long-term vision for consolidated success.
The Dutchman will have as an in-tray the leveraging on the foundation put up by his predecessor, with high expectations from fans and management alike as Leverkusen remains unwavering in its efforts of silverware.
With the new season in the offing, all eyes will be on Ten Hag and how he builds the team to equal the expectations of Germany’s top-flight football and the UEFA competitions.
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