Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reached a two-year agreement in principle to become the new manager of Bayer Leverkusen, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Dutch tactician is set to replace Xabi Alonso, who is departing the German club to take over at Real Madrid. Ten Hag's contract will reportedly run until June 2027, signaling a fresh start for the manager after his tenure at Manchester United.

Romano revealed the details via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, stating: "The agreement in principle between Erik ten Hag and Bayer Leverkusen is valid for two years, as revealed yesterday. Contract until June 2027, total priority from ETH to the Bayer04 project… now waiting to get it sealed on the club side."

Ten Hag will be taking over a Leverkusen side that finished second in the Bundesliga this season, behind champions Bayern Munich. The appointment presents a significant opportunity for the Dutch manager to rebuild his reputation in European football after his mixed spell in England.

Leverkusen's strong domestic performance suggests Ten Hag will inherit a talented squad with potential to challenge for the Bundesliga title in the coming season. The German club's decision to appoint Ten Hag indicates their ambition to remain competitive at the highest level despite losing Alonso to Madrid.

Football observers will be watching closely to see if Ten Hag can implement his tactical philosophy at Leverkusen and potentially guide them to their first Bundesliga championship in the 2025/26 season.