Despite being linked with a Premier League comeback through the vacancy at Wolves, Ten Hag appears more inclined toward a homecoming in Amsterdam. The Wolves opportunity was never a strong option for him, especially with the club rooted to the bottom of the table after 10 matches.

Ten Hag has already met with Ajax officials to discuss taking over the managerial position following Thursday’s dismissal of John Heitinga. Ajax, who are currently fourth in the Eredivisie, suffered a heavy 3–0 home defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League — a result that ultimately sealed Heitinga’s fate.

The 55-year-old previously enjoyed a highly successful spell at Ajax between January 2018 and May 2022, winning three Eredivisie titles, two domestic cups, and guiding the team to the Champions League semi-finals while achieving an impressive 73 percent win rate. His potential return is expected to spark major interest across European football circles.

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“It is an honour to be entrusted with such a team,” Hjulmand said in a club statement. “I’m motivated to shape the future of the club.”

The move comes at the end of a turbulent fortnight for the German champions. Ten Hag, who had only arrived on September 1 to replace Xabi Alonso following his move to Real Madrid, managed just one point from his opening two league fixtures. Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes admitted the club made a mistake in hiring Ten Hag, stating that allowing him to continue “would have been an even bigger mistake.”

Ten Hag, however, described his dismissal as “unprecedented” and “a complete surprise” in his own statement.

Hjulmand, who resigned as Denmark’s head coach in July 2024, boasts international pedigree. He guided the Danes to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, where they lost narrowly to England, and steered them to the round of 16 at Euro 2024, eliminated by hosts Germany. Domestically, he is best remembered for delivering FC Nordsjaelland’s only Danish Superliga title in 2011–12.

Though his only previous Bundesliga spell — with Mainz in 2014–15 — ended after a difficult run of one win in 13 matches, Leverkusen believe his tactical vision and leadership will drive the club forward.

Hjulmand will take charge of Leverkusen’s home clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday, before beginning their Champions League campaign with a trip to Danish champions Copenhagen.

He was chosen from a shortlist that also included Xavi, Ange Postecoglou, and Raul. According to Rolfes, the Dane will be tasked with implementing “a clear and dominant style of play” while targeting ambitious domestic and international success.

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“Let’s get started. Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027,” the club announced in a statement posted Monday on X (formerly Twitter).

Ten Hag, 55, succeeds Xabi Alonso, who led Leverkusen to significant domestic success before stepping down. Following Alonso’s departure, Ten Hag quickly emerged as the leading candidate for the role.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed that the agreement is a two-year deal, lasting through the end of the 2026/27 season.

During his unveiling, Ten Hag expressed his enthusiasm about joining the club and praised Leverkusen’s reputation and professionalism.

“Bayer Leverkusen is one of the best clubs in Germany and also belongs to the expanded European elite. The club offers excellent conditions, and I was very impressed with the conversations I had with the club’s leadership,” Ten Hag stated.

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