Erik ten Hag has described his dismissal from Bayer Leverkusen as “unprecedented” and claimed he was “by no means” given the belief he wanted after being sacked simply three video games into his tenure.
The previous Manchester United boss signed a two-year deal in the summertime to succeed Xabi Alonso, who left for Actual Madrid.
However Leverkusen’s administration determined to behave swiftly after a blended begin – a 4-0 DFB-Pokal win, a 2-1 league defeat to Hoffenheim, and a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen by which they surrendered a two-goal lead.
In a press release by way of his company SEG Soccer, Ten Hag expressed frustration on the choice: “To half methods with a coach after simply two league matches is unprecedented.
“A brand new coach deserves the house to implement his imaginative and prescient, set the requirements, form the squad and depart his mark on the fashion of play. Sadly, the administration was not keen to grant me the time and belief I wanted, which I deeply remorse.”
Leverkusen misplaced key gamers in the summertime – Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz departed for Liverpool, whereas captain Granit Xhaka joined Sunderland – leaving Ten Hag with the duty of rebuilding.
The Dutchman had beforehand been dismissed by Manchester United in October 2024, regardless of successful the Carabao Cup in 2023 and FA Cup in 2024.
Ten Hag thanked Leverkusen’s supporters in his assertion, however concluded: “I really feel this was by no means a relationship based mostly on mutual belief. Golf equipment that positioned their belief in me have been rewarded with success and silverware.”
