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Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag emerges as 'serious candidate' for Bayer Leverkusen job as Xabi Alonso edges closer to joining Real Madrid

<p><a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1917482439502430565" target="_blank">Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg</a> states that Ten Hag is a 'serious candidate' at Leverkusen but they have not held concrete talks with the Dutchman. They have, however, 'gathered information' on the 55-year-old, as the German giants await a decision on Alonso's next move <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xabi-alonso-confirm-bayer-leverkusen-exit-special-clause-prepares-replace-carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid/blt786dfb8bb54bdcae" target="_blank">amid interest from Madrid</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ten Hag's tenure at United, which <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/time-finally-runs-out-for-erik-ten-hag-man-utd-set-to-sack-coach-nightmare-start/bltbc78659f6992704c" target="_blank">ended last October</a>, may be looking more favourable by the day as Ruben Amorim struggles to get a tune out of the Premier League giants. Leverkusen may be an ideal next move for the former Ajax boss but <a href="https://www.kicker.de/nachfolger-fuer-xabi-alonso-bayer-hat-xavi-und-ten-hag-auf-der-liste-1114797/artikel#twfeed" target="_blank">Kicker</a> reports that he and ex-Barcelona manager Xavi are 'hot candidates' for the role. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Kicker adds that Ten Hag may have an advantage in this job pursuit as he speaks German after spending time as a coach at Bayern Munich earlier in his career. They state he is the Bundesliga side's number one candidate.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>All eyes will be on whether Madrid boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-agrees-brazil-deal-real-madrid-boss-selecao-june-world-cup-2026/blt48de27114d9f702c" target="_blank">Carlo Ancelotti leaves the La Liga outfit for the Brazil national team post</a>, paving the way for Alonso to replace him and potentially for Ten Hag to come back into management.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag emerges as 'serious candidate' for Bayer Leverkusen job as Xabi Alonso edges closer to joining Real Madrid | Goal.com

Ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly a &apos;serious candidate&apos; to replace Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso if he joins Real Madrid.