Erik ten Hag has expressed interest in signing two of his former Manchester United players after being appointed as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Ten Hag was announced as the new Leverkusen manager earlier this week and takes over from Xabi Alonso, who left the German club for Real Madrid.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has appointed former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag as Xabi Alonso’s replacement. The Bundesliga club said Monday that the 55-year-old Ten Hag had signed a contract through 2027.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, replacing Xabi Alonso.