Erik ten Hag meets Robbie Williams and poses for pic as axed Man Utd coach enjoys time off before starting new job
ERIK TEN HAG met pop star Robbie Williams while at a concert before starting his new job.
The Dutch manager had been out of work since his
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Erik ten Hag met Robbie Williams after a concert in Amsterdam
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Williams performed at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Holland
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Ten Hag, 55, is now back in football as he was named the
He has been enjoying himself before his arrival at the BayArena, which has included watching the former Take That star perform in Amsterdam.
He would have known his way around the iconic stadium, having managed
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He was able to get backstage after the show and posed for a picture alongside the 'Angels' singer.
Williams shared the snap on Instagram in a post showing off his time in
He capitoned it: "Two incredible nights in Amsterdam… that was fun.
"All the love, Rob."
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Williams also attached a picture of himself next to a Port Vale banner to make sure his true allegiances were known.
It is not the first time that their paths have crossed, as Ten Hag met the singer in 2022.
Erik ten Hag's first day as Bayer Leverkusen manager
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He was sacked by Manchester United last October
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Williams visited the
Despite his fondness for Port Vale, he is a Red Devils supporter and previously insisted that he was in favour of Ten Hag's "football philosophy".
Ten Hag will already have plenty of work to do at
The 2023/24 Bundesliga champions have sold both
Highly-rated defender
The club has welcomed
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