Troubled spell of Manchester United's former coach unveils startling behind-the-scenes exposures, claims report.
In the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen, the victorious champions, find themselves a world away from their former glories. This downward spiral can be traced back to the brief and tumultuous tenure of Erik ten Hag, who took charge of the team for just three games before being relieved of his duties.
Ten Hag's time at Bayer Leverkusen was marred by a series of missteps and misunderstandings. He was accused of interfering with the club's planning and recruitment, proposing players represented by the agency SEG. This allegation, coupled with a lack of backing from the club, seemed to set the stage for his eventual downfall.
During his tenure, Ten Hag was only able to secure one competitive win - a German Cup tie victory against Sonnenhof Großaspach. This meagre success was overshadowed by the mass exodus of players, with the departure of Xabi Alonso potentially marking a turning point. In total, nine players left the club across the summer during Ten Hag's tenure.
Notable departures included Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Piero Hincapie, all of whom moved to the Premier League. Interestingly, a number of players recruited by Ten Hag at Manchester United are also SEG clients, suggesting a pattern in his recruitment strategies.
Ten Hag's strained relationships extended beyond the players, as he reportedly did not get along with anyone at Bayer Leverkusen, not even staff he hand-picked and brought to Germany. The atmosphere within the club during his tenure was described as extremely cold.
Despite these challenges, there are no available records indicating the names of players signed by Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023-24 season under Ten Hag who are represented by the agency SEG. Ten Hag's tenure ended in relief of his duties, marking yet another disastrous managerial spell.
According to German publication BILD, Ten Hag was not trusted in his role at Bayer Leverkusen. His failings at the club were not helped by the lack of backing he received, contributing to the downfall of a once-promising tenure. As Bayer Leverkusen continue their search for a new manager, the memories of Ten Hag's brief and disastrous tenure linger.
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