- Ten Hag sacked by Leverkusen after just two months
- Managed only two บุนเดสลีกา games before dismissal
- Exit has cost the club almost €6m in total
Ten Hag’s turbulent stint at Leverkusen has already come to an end, with the Dutch coach sacked after just two months in charge. According to Sport Bild the former แมนเชสเตอร์ยูไนเต็ด boss reportedly cost the club close to €6m in total between his salary – just under €5m – and severance packages, which works out to around €100,000 per day during his short reign.
The Black and Reds hierarchy lost patience quickly after the team dropped five points in their opening two Bundesliga matches against Hoffenheim and แวร์เดอร์ เบรเมน. It became clear that the 55-year-old was not the right fit for the club’s long-term project, with sporting director Simon Rolfes openly admitting that his appointment had been a mistake. His track record at ยูไนเต็ด had already been under scrutiny, and this latest setback further damages his standing among Europe’s elite coaches.
Behind the scenes, tensions escalated as Ten Hag clashed with the board over recruitment and squad decisions. He attempted to block Granit Xhaka’s proposed departure, which breached internal agreements, and was reportedly excluded from discussions over Lucas Vazquez’s arrival from เรอัลมาดริด. His management style is also said to have alienated several players and staff members, further isolating him within the dressing room.
Die Werkself have acted swiftly in moving on, eager to stabilise their season and refocus on their domestic ambitions. For Ten Hag, however, this marks another damaging episode after his struggles at United, and serious doubts now linger over his ability to manage at the top level again.
