Eric ten Hag has officially started to manage the German club!

Another major appointment has been officially announced in European football. Renowned Dutch specialist Erik ten Hag, famous for his work with Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam, will now continue his career in the German Bundesliga.

According to the official statement from Bayer Leverkusen's press service, the 55-year-old coach has signed a long-term contract with the team until the summer of 2027. He will begin his duties soon and start preparing the team for the new season.

It is worth recalling that ten Hag’s most recent position was with one of England’s most prestigious clubs — Manchester United. He worked there from the summer of 2022 to October 2024 and led the “Red Devils” to the FA Cup and the English League Cup titles.

Throughout his coaching career, Erik ten Hag has been recognized for discovering and developing young talents and for his attacking and entertaining style of play, earning him praise from fans. Now, German football enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see how successful he can be with Bayer Leverkusen.

It should be noted that until recently, Bayer was managed by Spanish coach Xabi Alonso. In the current season, he led the team to the Bundesliga championship, marking a historic milestone for the club. He will now continue his career at Real Madrid.

Fan interest in this new appointment is very high, as many expect that the cooperation between ten Hag and Bayer will result in the emergence of another strong and competitive team in Europe. Without a doubt, watching this team in the new season will be even more exciting. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!