The ideal for Erik ten Hag is of course a return to Ajax where both culture and club fit perfectly, but the Dutch club, working their way out of a crisis, do not have the same resources as Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
The Dutch manager is demanding, which he proved as manager of Manchester United. – My first thought after I heard about Erik ten Hag as a replacement for Xabi Alonso is that they are making a big and expensive mistake.
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Erik ten Hag has a new destination after his time at Old Trafford. The Dutch coach has been chosen by Bayer Leverkusen to fill the void left by Xabi Alonso, who will take over as coach of Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
The decision by the Bundesliga champion has not surprised the European football community, where it was already seen as a given that the former Manchester United manager would get a second chance in a high-level project.
Erik ten Hag, future coach of Bayer Leverkusen
The German club will be banking on Ten Hag’s international experience, and he will sign a two-year deal with the mission of maintaining the competitive level that Alonso managed to establish. The former Ajax coach comes to a team in full maturity, with a solid squad and ambitions to continue as a main player both nationally and in Europe.
Leverkusen believes that the new coach can ensure continuity in the attacking philosophy that has produced excellent results in recent months. Although expectations are high after the team’s historic season under the Basque coach, there is complete confidence in the new coach. Ten Hag is also taking on this challenge with enthusiasm, knowing that he will have a squad with what it takes to compete at the top level.
The agreement, which is described as extensive both in terms of the number of pages and the sum has already been finalized between the parties, will be formally signed in the next few days. Leverkusen are confident that the transfer will be smooth and that Ten Hag can start planning for next season as soon as possible. Thus, the Dutchman returns to the continental elite with a new challenge ahead of him.
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I wish you good luck and hope I’m wrong.
