Ex-Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag set for stunning return at Champions League club
Erik ten Hag has turne down the chance to return to Ajax, with the former Manchester United manager now edging closer to a sensational return to the dugout with 2023/24 Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen have made “progress” in talks with Ten Hag, who has “given his total availability” following direct contact earlier this week. That shift in momentum comes as Ajax admit defeat in their คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย bid to bring their former manager back to Amsterdam.
The Dutch giants made Ten Hag a top target after manager Francesco Farioli walke away from the job, citing “disagreements” with the Ajax board. Technical director Alex Kroes confirme he’d spoken with Ten Hag last weekend, but refuse to elaborate further.
Dutch now reports that Ajax have move on after being informe Ten Hag intends to “pursue other plans.”
It’s a sign that the 55-year-old is already trying to rebuild his reputation following a dismal spell at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag arrive at Man Utd with a big reputation after his success with Ajax, but left the club in October 2024, having faile to meet expectations.
Despite delivering silverware in the shape of the FA Cup and EFL Cup, his tenure was marre by inconsistency, a fracture dressing room, and a failure to establish any real identity or progress on the pitch.
Needless to say, things haven’t improve much, as United went from eighth under his watch to just above the relegation zone under Ruben Amorim.