Bayer 04 have named Erik ten Hag as their new head coach. The 55-year-old Dutchman has signed a contract running until 30 June 2027. Ten Hag, who most recently managed Manchester United in the Premier League—where he won the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024—will officially begin his role on 1 July as the club prepares for the 2025/26 season.
Experience with Erik ten Hag
“With Erik ten Hag we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch. His six title wins at Ajax were exceptional,” said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. “With three league titles and two domestic cup wins he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022. And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success at Manchester United under difficult circumstances at times,” added Rolfes.
“Our ideas of football coincide. With technically demanding and dominant football, we want to carry on in the Werkself style and aim for the highest targets in the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Champions League.”
Ten Hag is also looking forward to his new role, Leverkusen and the Bundesliga. “Bayer 04 are one of the best clubs in Germany and also among the top clubs in Europe. The club offers outstanding conditions, I’ve been very impressed with the discussions of the management,” said the Dutchman before adding:
“I’ve come to Leverkusen to continue with the ambition shown in recent years. It’s an attractive challenge to set up something together in this period of change and develop an ambitious team.”
Source – Bayer04