Dutch club FC Twente announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as sporting director with a contract extending until mid-2028. Ten Hag will succeed the current director Jan Streuer before the 2026-2027 season, in a move aimed at enhancing stability and long-term planning.

This appointment marks Ten Hag's return to the club where he began his career as a player and then as a coach. He previously worked as a youth coach, head of development, and assistant coach. His return is seen as an investment in his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the club's identity and future ambitions both sportingly and organizationally.

The most successful chapter of Ten Hag's coaching career was with Ajax Amsterdam, where he led the team to domestic dominance, winning several league and cup titles, in addition to reaching the UEFA Champions League semifinals in 2019 with an attacking style of play that caught Europe's attention. He focused on developing young talents and building a strong competitive team.

On the other hand, his other experiences were not as successful. His time in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen was difficult, leading to a quick departure from the club. Prior to that, he faced significant challenges during his tenure at Manchester United, where inconsistent results and increasing criticism overshadowed some partial successes, ultimately ending the experience without achieving the desired ambitions.