Although the exit from Manchester United was heavy on the “long-term solution” of Ten Hag, Ruben Amorim showed that the problems of one of the world’s biggest clubs were not only related to Ten Hag as a coach. Now it is reported that the Dutchman has agreed with the next club. The bar is even higher, because this time Ten Hag will follow up on the great success of the man Carlo Ancelotti describes as one of the world’s best coaches.
Ten Hag has been linked with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, then Ajax after exiting Old Trafford. According to The Athletic, it has now been decided, the Dutchman will take over from Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.
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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 coach would get a second chance in a high-level project. The experts believe his tactical profile and ability to handle young talents have been crucial to his selection.
The German club will be banking on Ten Hag’s international experience, and he is expected to 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 that works very well, with a solid squad of players and ambitions to continue as a main player both nationally and in Europe. However, the question remains as to which players will leave the club this summer along with Alonso.
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.
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It will be exciting to follow. For Ten Hag, it will be a completely different situation than at Man United. Here, the blame cannot be placed on the squad or the former coach if it fails.
