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'Getting smoked' - Ten Hag starts Leverkusen reign with 5-1 loss

Bayer Leverkusen endured the nightmare start to Erik ten Hag's reign as his first game in charge ended in a shocking 5-1 defeat.

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'Like a son to me' - Ten Hag responds to Antony links

Erik ten Hag opened the door to a potential reunion with Antony at Bayer Leverkusen as the Brazilian winger seeks an escape route from Manchester United. The Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 amid great expectations, having made a £86 million ($115m) switch from Ajax to join his former manager. However, his performances failed to live up to the hype.

Xhaka suffers Saudi blow amid Sunderland transfer interest

Saudi Arabian club Neom have pulled out of the race for Granit Xhaka, leaving Sunderland and Fenerbahce as the midfielder’s only concrete options.

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Flekken reveals he joined Leverkusen for Alonso, not Ten Hag

Mark Flekken had already picked Leverkusen before Xabi Alonso’s exit, but his move also ends an 11-year wait to finally play under Erik ten Hag.

Ex-Arsenal captain Xhaka offered stunning Premier League return

Granit Xhaka has been offered a return to the Premier League by recently promoted Sunderland, who are interested in the former Arsenal captain.

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Wirtz creates emotional farewell video for Leverkusen fans

Florian Wirtz bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen fans in a heartwarming video that he shared on social media. Wirtz thanked the fans for their constant support during his five-and-a-half years stint at BayArena after completing his record-breaking move to Liverpool. Wirtz played a key role in Leverkusen's domestic double success in the 2023-24 campaign.

Gomez expresses concern over Tillman signing for Bayer Leverkusen

The ESPN FC analyst has voiced significant reservations about USMNT midfielder’s recent transfer and has warned about the enormous expectations

Ten Hag loses out to Klopp! RB Leipzig agree deal with Leverkusen target

RB Leipzig have sprinted ahead in the race to sign PSV's Johan Bakayoko with the winger left out of his team's training camp as transfer nears.

Xhaka agrees lucrative move after snubbing AC Milan & Fenerbahce

AC Milan target Granit Xhaka is in talks with Saudi Arabian club Neom over a possible transfer that would see the midfielder earn a sizeable wage.

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Tillman confesses to having mixed feelings about leaving PSV

The USMNT midfielder has shared his feelings about leaving PSV, expressing both enthusiasm for his future opportunities and profound gratitude

Leverkusen complete signing of USMNT star Tillman from PSV

USMNT star Malik Tillman has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal from Ajax. Tillman, who started his journey in Bayern Munich's academy and spent nine years at the club, has returned to Germany after spending just one season at Ajax. New Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag decided to go after the American midfielder after losing Florian Wirtz to Liverpool.

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'Powerful and fast' teen striker joins Ten Hag's Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Cameroonian forward Christian Kofane after his impressive spell with Albacete in Spain's second division.

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Bayer Leverkusen agree deal for Man City wonderkid

Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign talented youngster Farid Alfa-Ruprecht from Manchester City, in a deal worth €5 million (£4m/$6m).

Leverkusen battle Forest & Bournemouth for €25m winger

Bayer Leverkusen plot a double-swoop for PSV's Johan Bakayoko and Malik Tillman, with Premier League teams in for the former.

Milan eyes Xhaka again after dropping Jashari interest

AC Milan plans to re-open talks with Bayer Leverkusen and Valencia for Granit Xhaka and Javi Guerra after their bid for Ardon Jashari was rejected.

Wirtz aims to be 'best in the world' and backed to shine at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz's journey to Liverpool is backed by belief, ambition and raw talent plus a bold personal mission: becoming the best player in the world.

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Former Man Utd prodigy slams Ten Hag over broken promises

Former Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal has hit out at Erik ten Hag after he was told he would play for the Red Devils only to be dropped.

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Juventus to pounce on Xhaka after failed AC Milan move

Juventus are targeting Bayer Leverkusen player Granit Xhaka following his failed move to AC Milan.

AC Milan target Leverkusen star as overhaul continues

As AC Milan weigh their striker options for 2025, a familiar Bundesliga face has emerged on their radar again after major interest in Dusan Vlahovic.

Leverkusen boss Ten Hag to sell Man Utd reject AGAIN?!

Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag is looking to move on Matej Kovar for a second time after selling the goalkeeper at Manchester United.

Woltemade told to 'take a leaf out of' Wirtz's book amid Bayern links

Bundesliga legend Felix Magath advised Nick Woltemade to "take a leaf out of" Florian Wirtz's book before signing for a big club like Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen director reveals how Liverpool secured Wirtz transfer

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has opened up on how Liverpool beat Bayern Munich and Manchester City to secure the transfer for German sensation Florian Wirtz this summer. Wirtz opted to move to Anfield for a British record transfer fee of £116 million ($159m) despite strong interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern and the Cityzens.