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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesErik ten Hag spent 62 days at Bayer Leverkusen, but the often-cited figure of about €6 million for that spell is a media estimate—not a payment amount the club confirmed. Spanish outlet AS reported roughly €5 million in severance plus salary for about two months. Leverkusen’s public statements did not disclose his salary, severance terms or a payment record.
How much did Erik ten Hag reportedly receive?
AS reported on 2 September 2025 that ten Hag was expected to receive around €5 million in severance, in addition to salary for roughly two months, putting the estimated total at about €6 million. That is a reported estimate, not a verified figure: the club did not publicly confirm it in the statements covered by BBC Sport and the Bundesliga.
The distinction matters. Ten Hag signed a two-year contract in May 2025, but the sources reporting that term do not disclose his salary or the details of any severance clause. The €5 million and €6 million figures should therefore be attributed to AS and described as approximate.
Why “62 days” does not establish a daily wage
BBC Sport says ten Hag began work on 1 July 2025 and was dismissed on 1 September, a calendar tenure of 62 days. AS described roughly two months of salary in its estimate. Dividing the estimated total by 60 or 62 days would produce an arithmetic average, not a disclosed daily rate. It would also combine salary with estimated severance, which may relate to a period after his dismissal.
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What happened during his short tenure?
Ten Hag managed three competitive matches, not just two: two Bundesliga games and one German Cup match. The “two matches” description refers to league games.
- 15 August: Leverkusen opened its competitive season with a 4–0 German Cup win over fourth-tier Sonnenhof Großaspach.
- Bundesliga opener: Leverkusen lost 2–1 at home to Hoffenheim.
- 30 August: Leverkusen led Werder Bremen 3–1 before conceding late goals in a 3–3 draw. The club had one point from its first two league matches.
- 1 September: Leverkusen announced ten Hag’s dismissal.
BBC Sport reported that the 62-day spell was one day short of nine weeks. The match record explains why accounts that say he left after “two games” can still be accurate when they mean league fixtures alone.
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Why did Leverkusen dismiss him?
In the Bundesliga’s report of the dismissal, sporting director Simon Rolfes said the club had concluded that building a new and successful team with the existing setup was not feasible. CEO Fernando Carro called the separation painful but necessary. Those statements describe the club’s rationale; they do not provide financial terms.
Ten Hag publicly objected to the timing. In a statement reported by BBC Sport, he said the decision came as a surprise and called parting ways with a manager after two league matches “unprecedented.” He also argued that a new coach needs time and trust to implement a vision.
What is confirmed—and what remains unverified?
- Confirmed in published reports: ten Hag’s two-year contract, his 1 July start, his 1 September dismissal, and three competitive matches in charge.
- Reported by AS, but not publicly confirmed by the club in the sources reviewed: around €5 million in severance and about €6 million in total salary and severance.
- Not disclosed in those sources: his salary, the full severance clause, and confirmation of the amount actually paid.
Sources: BBC Sport, 2 September 2025; BBC Sport, 1 September 2025; Bundesliga, 1 September 2025; AS, 2 September 2025.
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