Kenya, May 23 -- Bayer Leverkusen is making good progress in talks to hire Erik ten Hag as their new head coach, sources confirmed today.
The Bundesliga team had direct discussions with Ten Hag earlier this week, and the 55-year-old manager is ready to take the job after leaving Manchester United in October 2024.
Leverkusen wants to improve its coaching situation after a tough season, and Ten Hag, known for his smart strategies and success at Ajax, is seen as a strong choice to help the team in both local and European competitions.
While there is no agreed deal yet, people close to the situation are hopeful that both sides will come to an agreement soon. We expect to hear more about the appointment in the next few days as talks continue.
Erik ten Hag, born on February 2, 1970, in Haaksbergen, Netherlands, has had a successful career as a football manager, winning several titles with different teams. Here are some important highlights of his career:
Go Ahead Eagles (2012-2013)
Bayern Munich II (2013-2015)
FC Utrecht (2015-2017)
Ajax (2017-2022)Ten Hag's time at Ajax was very successful, where he won six trophies and became one of the top coaches in Europe:
Manchester United (2022-2024)During his time at Manchester United, Ten Hag experienced both successes and challenges:
However, his time at United also had difficulties. The 2023-24 season saw the team finish in eighth place, their worst performance in Premier League history.
They struggled in Europe, winning only one of their six Champions League matches that season.
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