Ten Hag set to replace Alonso as Leverkusen manager

In order to take over from Xabi Alonso as manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, Erik ten Hag is close to agreeing a deal.

Ten Hag hasn’t worked since being fired by Manchester United in October.

The Dutchman has received a number of offers, but he decided to wait until the summer to get started.

Ten Hag’s former Ajax boss was reportedly preparing to return at the start of July, according to sources close to Ten Hag earlier this month.

Alonso, who will take over as Real Madrid’s manager after leading the team to their first unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2024, has left Leverkusen.

Leverkusen defeated Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final to seal a domestic double last year.

The club finished second in the Champions League despite not being able to maintain the same high standards as they did this year.

After leading Bayern Munich’s second team for two years from 2013, Ten Hag has gained experience in German football.

In his two full years as United manager, the 55-year-old won the FA Cup and League Cup, placing third in the Premier League in 2022-23.