German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced the appointment of Dutch tactician Erik Ten Hag as their new manager, following the exit of Xabi Alonso to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Ten Hag, who has been without a managerial role since parting ways with Manchester United in 2024, has now sealed a return to the dugout, marking the start of his Bundesliga career. His appointment was confirmed by the club via an official statement released on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The 54-year-old signed a two-year contract that will see him lead Leverkusen until at least the summer of 2027.

Speaking on his new role, Ten Hag expressed excitement and confidence in the club’s project:

“Bayer Leverkusen is one of the best clubs in Germany and also belongs to the expanded European elite. The club offers excellent conditions, and the talks with those responsible have impressed me very much.”

Leverkusen’s pursuit of Ten Hag had gathered momentum ever since speculation intensified over Alonso’s likely move to Madrid to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.

Now that the former Spanish international’s departure has been confirmed, the club wasted no time in securing an experienced replacement.

Settling in at the BayArena! 😍 pic.twitter.com/iEGBExvfMi

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 26, 2025

Ten Hag arrives at the BayArena with a solid reputation for tactical discipline and squad development, having previously guided Ajax to domestic glory and a memorable UEFA Champions League semi-final run in 2019. His stint at Manchester United yielded a Carabao Cup win and a third-place Premier League finish in the 2022/23 season, though inconsistency marred his final months at Old Trafford.

Leverkusen supporters will be hopeful that the Dutchman can sustain the momentum built under Alonso and mount a serious challenge to perennial rivals Bayern Munich, beginning with the 2025/26 campaign.

With expectations high and a talented squad at his disposal, all eyes will be on Ten Hag as he attempts to cement Leverkusen’s status among Europe’s elite and deliver more silverware in the coming seasons.

Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027!✍️

Let’s get started! 💪⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/JNDut2dvND

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 26, 2025

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Following the decision to part ways with Erik ten Hag, United quickly pinpointed the former Portugal international as their top choice.

After intense negotiations, Amorim has officially signed a contract through 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year.

For now, however, fans and owners of INEOS will need to wait a bit longer as Amorim completes his final games with Sporting before stepping into his role at Old Trafford.

• Ruben Amorim’s First Six Matches with United

United supporters are eagerly speculating about potential changes to the team’s tactics and lineup under Amorim. However, he won’t be on the sideline for United’s upcoming Premier League showdown with Chelsea this Sunday.

Currently, Amorim is set to lead Sporting through three more matches—against Estrala, Manchester City, and Braga—before he joins United after the November international break.

Until then, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to manage United’s next few fixtures, which include matches against Chelsea, PAOK, and Leicester City.

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Amorim, a former Portuguese international, began his coaching career in 2018 and quickly rose to prominence. His impressive work during a brief stint at Braga caught the attention of Sporting CP, who brought him on board in March 2020.

Now, a little over four years later, Amorim is stepping into the Premier League, taking the reins as United’s new manager. At 39 years and 289 days old, he becomes the youngest manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement and the youngest to hold the role since Wilf McGuinness, who took over in the summer of 1969 at just 31 years and 288 days.

Though United had a history of younger managers in its early years, the club has generally leaned toward more experienced coaches since Ferguson’s departure in 2013.

Amorim is the first under-40 manager to lead United since Ferguson. Interim managers Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick were both 40, and the youngest permanent manager in the post-Ferguson era was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was 45 years and 296 days old when appointed.

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Manchester United has officially announced Ruben Amorim as the new manager of their men’s first team. Amorim was selected to replace former manager Erik ten Hag, who departed last month.

United activated Amorim’s €10 million (£8.4 million) release clause to secure his move to Old Trafford.

Additionally, an estimated €1 million (£840,000) in compensation was paid to allow Sporting CP to waive Amorim’s 30-day notice period. He will complete his duties with Sporting until the November international break.

In an official statement, the club shared: “Manchester United is thrilled to confirm Ruben Amorim’s appointment as Head Coach of the men’s first team, pending work visa approval.

“He has signed on until June 2027, with an option for a further year, and will officially start at United on Monday, November 11, after completing his commitments with Sporting.

“Ruben is regarded as one of the most promising and talented young managers in European football. An accomplished former player and coach, his achievements include two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting CP, the first of which marked the club’s first league championship in 19 years.

“Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue as interim manager until Ruben joins.”

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Manchester United are reportedly finalizing a deal to make Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim their new manager following the recent dismissal of Erik ten Hag.

Amorim was quickly identified as United’s top choice, and Sporting confirmed that the Red Devils intend to activate his €10 million (£8.3 million) release clause.

According to The Telegraph, United will not only cover Amorim’s release clause but will also provide additional compensation to bring in members of his preferred backroom team.

This support staff is expected to include assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido, and Emanuel Ferro, as well as goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital and fitness coach Paulo Barreira.

Amorim is anticipated to sign a contract lasting until the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to extend for an additional year. Sir Dave Brailsford of INEOS seemingly hinted at the agreement’s completion, as a video surfaced online where he responded, “It’s done,” when asked about Amorim’s appointment.

However, Portuguese outlets Record and A BOLA have indicated that the final payment has yet to be made, though they report that no major hurdles remain in United’s path to securing Amorim’s signature.

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Manchester United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, addressed the media for the first time since stepping into the role following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, van Nistelrooy shared his thoughts on this unexpected opportunity and reflected on Ten Hag’s departure.

The former United striker described taking charge as an emotional experience, expressing pride in returning to the club in a managerial capacity.

He also conveyed sadness at seeing his fellow Dutchman Ten Hag leave, acknowledging the difficult circumstances that led to the managerial change after a challenging start to the season.

He said, “As I am sure everyone can imagine, I am writing these notes with a huge amount of mixed emotions. Erik ten Hag brought me back to Manchester United in the summer and, while I have only been part of the coaching staff here for a few months, I will always be grateful to him for giving me the opportunity, and I am saddened to see him leave.

Even on an interim basis, it is a great honour to manage the club I love for however long I am asked to do so. I can promise that I will continue to give my all, in whatever capacity, to try to turn around our fortunes. Despite our results, I am loving being back at Old Trafford and working with the team and staff every day. We’ve seen the squad’s potential at times this season, but clearly not often enough.”

A new responsibility in familiar surroundings for Ruud this evening ❤️

Read the passionate matchday notes from our interim head coach ⬇️#MUFC || #CarabaoCup

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 30, 2024

He continued,

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Erik ten Hag has been dismissed by Manchester United following a dismal start to the 2024/25 season. The team currently sits in a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League, having lost four out of their first nine matches.

The latest setback came in a 2-1 defeat against West Ham United, which was sealed by a controversial late penalty awarded to Jarrod Bowen.

United finds themselves seven points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots and has managed just four victories from 14 matches in all competitions, a poor record that ultimately led to Ten Hag’s departure after two and a half years at the helm.

In a brief statement, Manchester United expressed their gratitude to Ten Hag for his contributions and wished him well in future endeavors. “Ruud van Nistelrooy will serve as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching staff, while the search for a permanent head coach begins,” the statement read.

Ten Hag reportedly learned of his sacking on Monday morning, just months after the club’s new minority owners, INEOS, triggered a one-year extension on the contract he signed when he joined in 2022.

BREAKING: Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager 🔴

Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited. pic.twitter.com/tngiz0WG0R

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 28, 2024

The decision to keep Ten Hag initially surprised some observers, especially after United recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish last season, placing 8th with 60 points and suffering 14 defeats.

However, it was largely viewed as a reward for winning the FA Cup against Manchester City.

Although Ten Hag secured a trophy in his first season by winning the Carabao Cup against Newcastle United, his tenure was marred by numerous poor performances on the pitch and a significant injury crisis.

Several high-profile signings during his time also failed to deliver results, despite Ten Hag’s insistence that he was the right person to lead the club forward.

While Thomas Tuchel, previously mentioned as a potential successor, is now out of the running after accepting the England job, other candidates under consideration include Gareth Southgate, Thomas Frank, Xavi, and Julian Nagelsmann, all of whom have been linked to the managerial position at various times.

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Erik ten Hag has stated that Leny Yoro’s mindset and maturity were key factors in Manchester United’s decision to recruit the teenager this summer.

Yoro, 18, joined United in a move worth up to £58.9 million earlier this summer, but sustained a foot injury in pre-season that required surgery and is anticipated to keep him out for the next three months.

Following his surgery, Yoro sent a positive message to fans on social media, and Ten Hag admitted the brief statement demonstrated why United was so eager to sign the centre-back.

“He already expresses one of the reasons why we signed him,” Ten Hag told Sky Sports. “Very mature, great personality, dealing with it, looking forward, being brave and positive.”

“Fire is burning there. For his age, he’s already very mature, very in balance. You don’t get him distracted. He knows what he wants. He knows where he wants to go. I’m sure he’ll return as soon as possible and then he will support the team and help the team to win games and trophies.

“You need heart and you need head. In football, both are very important. You need both things right to form a team. In any team, you need different skillsets, but personality, character and mentality are very important to construct a winning team.”

Yoro, who will wear the number 15 shirt next season, is not anticipated to return to play until October.

It was subsequently discovered that United sought to hide the seriousness of Yoro’s injury while looking for a replacement centre-back, a transfer plan that was in place even before Yoro was forced to sit out.

United are interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, but are concerned that the Bundesliga club may want a greater cost from a squad that may suddenly be viewed as frantic to cover Yoro’s vacancy.

Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is also a known target, but the club’s £70 million asking price is a huge stumbling obstruction.

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Manchester United have agreed to sign Bayern Munich star Noussair Mazraoui, paving the way for a reunion with Erik ten Hag.

Foot Mercato reports that Mazraoui, valued at around £21 million ($27 million), is set to make the switch from Bayern to United. The 26-year-old is keen on joining the Premier League side. The move is contingent on United’s ability to offload current right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with a transfer only possible if Wan-Bissaka departs Old Trafford.

Despite West Ham’s interest, it appears the Moroccan international is heading to the Red Devils. This would reunite him with his former Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag, who previously brought Anthony and Lisandro Martinez from Ajax to United.

Mazraoui, born in the Netherlands, began his career at Ajax before moving to Bayern in 2022. He has made 55 appearances for the German club, but his time in the Bundesliga seems to be ending.

As the transfer progresses, Ten Hag’s United continue their pre-season with a match against Real Betis on Wednesday, followed by a clash with Liverpool on August 3.

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Erik ten Hag has criticized his players following Manchester United’s defeat to Rosenborg in pre-season

Premier League giants Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign against Danish side Rosenborg. Fielding experienced players such as Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, and Marcus Rashford, alongside fresh faces like Radek Vitek and Ethan Williams, the Red Devils lost 1-0 with what was virtually the last kick of the game, prompting a frosty assessment from Erik ten Hag post-match.

Speaking to MUTV, Ten Hag said: “The result is not secondary. Our performance as a team is by far not good enough. This is not the standard for top football. We can’t be match fit at this moment. They have a much higher fitness level, but we are Manchester United—we must perform better.”

While many fans might dismiss the result as irrelevant in pre-season, Ten Hag emphasized that a team like Manchester United should always strive to beat the opposition. The performance might not reflect how the Red Devils will set up when the season starts, but the Dutchman was clear that significant improvements are still needed.

Manchester United will continue their tour ahead of the 2024-25 campaign on July 20 with a trip to Murrayfield to face Rangers. Following that, Ten Hag and his team will head to the US to play against Arsenal, Real Betis, and arch-rivals Liverpool.

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Manchester United have decided not to sack manager Erik ten Hag and will instead discuss a new contract with him.

Ten Hag’s position had been uncertain during the club’s end-of-season review. Over two weeks had passed since United’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, and Ten Hag was still unaware of his fate.

Before the FA Cup final at Wembley, reports suggested that United would fire the Dutchman regardless of the outcome.

However, David Ornstein of The Athletic now reports that Ten Hag will remain at Old Trafford, and the club will begin talks for a new deal.

Ten Hag is currently under the initial three-year contract he signed upon his arrival at the club in 2025.

Despite deciding to retain Ten Hag, United did explore other managerial options for this summer.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly held an informal meeting with Thomas Tuchel in Monaco, but both parties decided to move in different directions. Mauricio Pochettino was also on United’s shortlist after leaving Chelsea, but the club did not pursue him further.

Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Roberto De Zerbi, who recently left Brighton & Hove Albion, were also linked with the job, as was former United first-team coach Kieran McKenna before he signed a new contract at Ipswich Town.

Ten Hag is now set to lead United into the 2024/25 campaign, where they will compete in the Europa League and aim to improve on last season’s disappointing eighth-place Premier League finish.

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Manchester United have reportedly decided to sack manager Erik ten Hag, even if the team wins the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday.

The decision follows a challenging second season for Ten Hag at Old Trafford, where United finished eighth in the Premier League, marking their lowest finish in over three decades.

Despite leading the team to the FA Cup final, Ten Hag’s future at the club appears bleak.

According to The Guardian, United’s co-owners, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, have decided to remove Ten Hag from his position regardless of the final’s outcome. This decision marks a significant move by Ratcliffe and INEOS, who recently acquired a 27.7 percent stake in the club from the Glazer family, giving them control over football operations.

A list of potential replacements has already been compiled, featuring names such as Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, and Graham Potter.

This decision comes despite Ten Hag’s promising first season, which saw United finish third in the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup. However, the team has regressed this season, exiting the Champions League early and enduring a disappointing run in the Carabao Cup.

United’s hopes for European football next season hinge on winning the FA Cup, which would secure them a spot in the UEFA Europa League. However, the overall performance this season, including a series of losses in the Premier League and struggles in other competitions, has led to dissatisfaction among the club’s hierarchy.

As the FA Cup final approaches, the uncertainty surrounding Manchester United’s managerial position continues, with Ten Hag’s tenure seemingly set to end irrespective of the final result.

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