🚨 Bayer Leverkusen name Xabi Alonso replacement
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the arrival of Erik ten Hag as their new head coach.
The former Manchester United boss returns to management having left Old Trafford at the end of last year.
Ten Hag replaces Xabi Alonso who over the weekend was named as the new Real Madrid boss.
The Dutch tactician has penned a two-year deal with the Werkself.
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