According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayer Leverkusen has decided to terminate the contract with coach Erik ten Hag after a disappointing series of opening matches in the Bundesliga 2025-2026. This is considered an early end for the Dutch strategists unsuccessful experiment with the German team.
Ten Hag has only helped Leverkusen gain 1 point after 2 rounds, including a 1-2 loss to Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen. Notably, in the match against Bremen, Leverkusen led 2-0 and played with one more player but still let the opponent equalize. This result has caused the trust of the board and fans to almost dry up.
According to European media, not only did Ten Hag fail professionally, he also lost control of the dressing room. Captain Robert Andrich publicly criticized the team's lack of cohesion in the competition. Meanwhile, Ten Hag blamed the personnel disruption and problems within the club, further straining his relationship with the board.
The decision to sack was made by Leverkusen before the end of the summer transfer window. The team is currently rushing to find an alternative to stabilize the situation. This is the second time in a row in his career that Ten Hag has had to say goodbye to a big team after an unsuccessful period at Manchester United.
