Ten Hag calls Alonso's work the foundation of Bayer's victories
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
Today, former Ajax and Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag was officially appointed as Bayer Leverkusen's new manager. The Dutch tactician couldn't help but acknowledge the achievements of his predecessor in this role.
Details: Ten Hag emphasized that the two years of Xabi Alonso's tenure laid the groundwork for Bayer's sustained success, but he made it clear that his focus is firmly on the future, not the past.
Quote: "What Alonso built here was a true masterclass, but it's a collective effort to establish a winning culture, which forms the foundation. In this business, it's normal for the team to change after so many triumphs. I'm confident we'll have a new squad, and from there we want to build a strong team.
This is a fantastic process, and I'm really looking forward to it. I've been a coach for over 10 years now. But I don't look back—I want to look ahead and keep working with full energy," Ten Hag told the Bundesliga's official website.
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