Archive · 27 May 2025
Erik ten Hag to Leverkusen as Xabi Alonso's Replacement
Erik ten Hag is the new coach of the Bayer Leverkusen football team, taking over from Xabi Alonso who went to Real Madrid.
Ten Hag signed a contract until 2027.
He aims to continue the team's success, playing exciting attacking football and developing young players.
Leverkusen tried to hire him before, when he was at Ajax, where he won several titles.
Ten Hag was previously coach at Manchester United, and now he is eager to build a new team with Leverkusen, knowing some players might leave.
His goal is to keep Leverkusen at the top, aiming for Champions League participation.
Erik ten Hag has been appointed as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach.
He replaces Xabi Alonso, who has moved to Real Madrid.
Ten Hag signed a contract with Leverkusen through 2027.
He previously coached Manchester United and Ajax.
Leverkusen aims to maintain its top-four position in the Bundesliga.
- Who
- Erik ten Hag
- What
- Appointed as the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen
- When
- May 26, 2025
- Where
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Why
- To replace Xabi Alonso, who left for Real Madrid
- New Coach
- Erik ten Hag
- Contract Length
- Through 2027
- Former Club
- Manchester United
- Previous Coach
- Xabi Alonso
- Alonso's New Team
- Real Madrid