Erik Ten Hag New Club

Wolves & Southampton Eyes This Dutch Manager, 8 Times Title Holder to Become Head Coach

Rohan Singh

Modified - Nov 03, 2025, 11:07 AM

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Summary

After losing consecutive matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked their manager, Vitor Pereira.
The English side, along with Championship club Southampton, is trying to sign a Dutch manager who has won 8 titles in his career.

English clubs - Southampton and Wolves are on the hunt for their next manager and are exploring options in Europe. Wolves just sacked Vitor Pereira after a bad start, with only 2 points from 10 games, and to save them from getting relegated, the management decided to sack Pereira. On the other hand, Southampton is looking to get back in the English Premier League.

While both Wolves and Southampton look for a new manager, the fans and bookies are excited about one name, Erik Ten Hag, who can be Wolves new manager or Southampton new manager. He led Manchester United to cups but got fired last year. Then he tried Bayer Leverkusen, but it lasted just 3 games before another sack.

Erik Ten Hag Managerial Career

While Erik Ten Hag reputation has been tarnished due to his tenure with Manchester United, where the Dutch manager, with 8 titles, failed to prove himself after the previous manager was sacked at Old Trafford. Here is how his management looks, including both bad and good phases.

Club	Wins	Draws	Losses	Win %	Major Trophies
Go Ahead Eagles	17	10	12	43.59	Promoted to Eredivisie
Bayern Munich II	48	10	14	66.67	Regionalliga Bayern (1)
FC Utrecht	45	20	27	48.91	None
Ajax	215	43	44	71.19	Eredivisie (3), KNVB Cup (2), Johan Cruyff Shield (2)
Manchester United	73	21	33	57.48	FA Cup (1), EFL Cup (1)
Bayer Leverkusen	0	1	2	0.00	None

It feels that saying him a ‘failed manager’ and he is not the right guy to manage teams like Wolves and Southampton is a little bit harsh, as he has proved himself in the past in teams like Ajax and Bayern Munich II. However, his stint at Manchester United changed the course of his managerial career and Leverkusen's sacking gave him the nickname ‘Erik Ten Weeks’.

Can We See Erik Ten Hag at Southampton or Wolves

According to several media outlets, he is much closer to joining either club, as he is the best available option in Europe right now. It is very unlikely that previous managerial stints at Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen will impact his joining.

As Wolves new manager, he can use his experience with top clubs like Ajax and Manchester United to build a system that benefits the team long-term. During this struggling phase, Wolverhampton Wanderers need someone who can not only deliver short-term results but also lay the foundation for lasting success.

As Southampton new manager, he can bring valuable Premier League experience, having previously managed one of the most successful clubs in English football history, Manchester United. His understanding of top-flight dynamics and player management could help Southampton rebuild their identity, strengthen their tactical structure, and compete more effectively in the Championship.