€100k per day! How much Erik ten Hag's dismal spell cost Bayer Leverkusen as ex-Man Utd coach's severance pay revealed

Ten Hag’s turbulent stint at Leverkusen has already come to an end, with the Dutch coach sacked after just two months in charge. According to Sport Bild, the former Manchester United boss reportedly cost the club close to €6m in total between his salary - just under €5m - and severance packages, which works out to around €100,000 per day during his short reign. 

The Black and Reds hierarchy lost patience quickly after the team dropped five points in their opening two Bundesliga matches against Hoffenheim and Werder Bremen. It became clear that the 55-year-old was not the right fit for the club’s long-term project, with sporting director Simon Rolfes openly admitting that his appointment had been a mistake. His track record at United had already been under scrutiny, and this latest setback further damages his standing among Europe’s elite coaches.

Behind the scenes, tensions escalated as Ten Hag clashed with the board over recruitment and squad decisions. He attempted to block Granit Xhaka’s proposed departure, which breached internal agreements, and was reportedly excluded from discussions over Lucas Vazquez’s arrival from Real Madrid. His management style is also said to have alienated several players and staff members, further isolating him within the dressing room.

Die Werkself have acted swiftly in moving on, eager to stabilise their season and refocus on their domestic ambitions. For Ten Hag, however, this marks another damaging episode after his struggles at United, and serious doubts now linger over his ability to manage at the top level again.