Erik ten Hag to rejoin FC Twente and become technical director in 2026-27

On Tuesday, Goal reported Twente confirmed that Erik ten Hag (55) will join FC Twente on February 1st, signing a contract until mid-2028, and will officially become technical director from the start of the 2026-2027 season. A statement from Twente said Ten Hag will already be working in FC Twente's football organisation towards the new season and will succeed current technical director Jan Streuer, who recently announced his retirement after this season.

Ten Hag returns to the club where he began his professional career and said: "I think it's wonderful and special to return to FC Twente, where I've been a supporter at Het Diekman since I was a young boy. My football and coaching careers began here. With my experience in youth development, team building, and elite sports culture, I want to strengthen FC Twente's technical foundation together with the Supervisory Board, management, and staff, so the club can sustainably realise its potential as a regional flagship." Twente general manager Dominique Scholten said: "We are delighted to welcome Erik ten Hag to FC Twente.

Starting next season, Erik will succeed Jan Streuer, who has made a significant contribution to FC Twente's current status over the past five and a half years.

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