I WANT MY BOYS BACK. That club is not good for them and here is why. I will do everything in my power to get them out”- Former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag who is now the New Bayer Leverkusen’s coach has reveals why he hated his time at Manchester United and why he wanted to sign back Andre Onana, Antony and Lisandro Martinez back to Bayer Leverkusen

In one of the most explosive press conferences of the summer so far, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, now the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, opened up about his turbulent time at Old Trafford — and made no secret of his mission to bring some of his former players back under his wing.

The Dutch coach, who was unveiled as Leverkusen’s new boss earlier this week, didn’t hold back as he publicly voiced his frustration with the situation at Manchester United and revealed his desire to reunite with three of his trusted players: Andre Onana, Antony, and Lisandro Martinez.

> “I want my boys back,” Ten Hag declared passionately in front of reporters.
“That club is not good for them — and here’s why. The structure wasn’t right, the pressure was toxic, and those players were never protected the way top talents should be. I will do everything in my power to get them out of there.”

Ten Hag’s words came as a shock to many in the football world, as it’s rare for a manager to be so direct about his former club and players in a public setting. The 54-year-old tactician insisted that Onana, Antony, and Lisandro Martinez had been unfairly scrutinized during their time in Manchester, despite being some of the few players who remained loyal to him through difficult periods.

> “They gave everything for me at United, but the environment was broken. I’ve seen what they’re capable of when trusted, and if I can bring them here to Leverkusen, I know they’ll flourish again.”

While no official approach has been made yet, sources close to Leverkusen claim that the German club is exploring the financial possibilities of a sensational swoop for at least one of the trio this summer, with Andre Onana reportedly open to a move after a mixed debut season at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag, who previously worked with all three players at Ajax, emphasized that he believes in rebuilding Leverkusen with a core of players he knows and trusts, while also giving them an escape from what he called the “toxic atmosphere” of Manchester United’s dressing room.

His comments have already caused waves in the Premier League, with Manchester United yet to respond to the fiery statements from their former manager.

As the transfer window heats up, this bold declaration from Erik ten Hag promises to be one of the storylines to watch — and Leverkusen fans will be eagerly waiting to see if their new coach can successfully reunite his Ajax-era soldiers in Germany.