Is he a good manager? - Another ex-Man Utd manager sacked after Mourinho and Solskjær dismissal
Erik ten Hag's German venture has gotten off to a rocky start after being dismissed from his post at Manchester United to make way for Rúben Amorim.
The Dutchman waited for the new season to take on a new challenge, eventually heading to Bayer Leverkusen over the summer following Xabi Alonso's departure to Real Madrid.
Ten Hag gets sacked after three games
Following his arrival, the Dutch manager was winless in the Bundesliga, which has led to an internal discussion on the former Man United boss's position.
According to reports from Fabrizio, a decision has now been made by the Leverkusen hierarchy, revealing that "Erik ten Hag has just been SACKED by Bayer Leverkusen.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Erik ten Hag has just been SACKED by Bayer Leverkusen.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
Decision made by the club’s hierarchy this morning and manager informed right now. pic.twitter.com/WjraNnhntA
"The decision was made by the club’s hierarchy this morning and the manager was informed right away."
On the opening matchday, they suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim, despite taking an early lead.
This Saturday, they dropped points again, squandering a two-goal lead against a 10-man Werder Bremen and conceding an equaliser in stoppage time.
He claimed a victory in his official match—a 4-0 away thrashing of Grossaspach in the first round of the German Cup—the Bundesliga runners-up have yet to secure a win in the new league season.
Following the series of losses, the 55-year-old joins other ex-Man Utd managers, who were recently sacked by their clubs due to poor performances.
Mourinho was sacked by Fenebache after failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, while Solskjær was dismissed by Beşiktaş J.K.