"Erik ten Hag (55) must have realized that his time at Leverkusen was over exactly three months after his introduction as coach. On August 26, the Werkself club unveiled Lucas Vázquez (34) as their new player. A free agent from Real Madrid, he's set to lead the team. And for a long time, ten Hag was unaware of the five-time Champions League winner's signing."
"Rolfes had to admit that his choice of coach had been his biggest mistake as a manager. But he was willing to correct it to prevent further damage. This is seen as a strength at the club and at Bayer AG. The press release announcing the coach's departure contained no words of thanks. Even the polite phrase wishing the club all the best for the future was missing. Club chairman Fernando Carr"
Erik ten Hag was appointed to succeed Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen with expectations to keep the club competitive and challenge for the Bundesliga. Ten Hag was dismissed after just two games following revelations about internal decision-making. The club signed Lucas Vázquez as a free agent without involving Ten Hag, with the agreement completed days before the coach first spoke to the player. Sporting director Simon Rolfes later described choosing the coach as his biggest mistake and indicated a willingness to correct it. The club press release lacked customary thanks or well-wishes for the departing coach.
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