Former Man United Manager Sacked by Club

Erik ten Hag Sacked by Bayer Leverkusen After Just Three Matches

Bayer Leverkusen have announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Erik ten Hag, just three months after his appointment.

The decision comes after a disastrous start to the new Bundesliga season, which saw the reigning German champions fail to secure a single victory in their first two league fixtures.

The official announcement from the club was brief, citing a “discrepancy in the sporting philosophy” and a need for a change in direction.

The swiftness of the move underscores the profound dissatisfaction within the club’s hierarchy with Ten Hag’s tenure, which began with the daunting task of succeeding Xabi Alonso, who had guided the team to an unbeaten domestic double last season.