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Erik ten Hag Returns to FC Twente to Become Technical Director

He begins at the club on Feb. 1 under a deal reported to run through 2028.

Overview

  • FC Twente announced ten Hag will join on Feb. 1 and succeed Jan Streuer in the club’s technical leadership.
  • Reporting differs on timing of the title, with some outlets stating the Technical Director role starts in 2026–27 and others indicating an immediate assumption of duties.
  • Ten Hag said he aims to strengthen Twente’s technical base through youth development, team building and high-performance culture.
  • His move marks a homecoming after prior spells at Twente as a player, youth coach and assistant.
  • He takes the post months after a brief tenure at Bayer Leverkusen that ended after three competitive matches, following earlier stints with Ajax and Manchester United.