Bayer Leverkusen Appoints Kasper Hjulmand as New Head Coach

Bayer Leverkusen Appoints Kasper Hjulmand as New Head Coach

Bayer Leverkusen Appoints Kasper Hjulmand as New Head Coach

Bayer Leverkusen has appointed Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag last week, just two games into his tenure.

The former Denmark national team coach has signed a contract with the Bundesliga club that will run until the summer of 2027.

The 53-year-old Dane previously led Denmark to the semi-finals of the European Championship in 2021, where they were narrowly defeated by England after extra time.

"It is an honor to be entrusted with such a team," Hjulmand remarked. "I am highly motivated to help shape the future of Bayer Leverkusen with both established and exciting new players."

Hjulmand's appointment comes after a turbulent period for the club, which saw the sacking of former Manchester United manager Ten Hag on September 1.

Ten Hag had taken over from Xabi Alonso, who led Leverkusen to an unbeaten league and cup double in the 2023-24 season, marking the club's first Bundesliga title before leaving for Real Madrid in the summer.

Leverkusen's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, acknowledged that hiring Ten Hag was a mistake, but stated that allowing him to continue would have been an even greater error.

After finishing as runners-up last season, Leverkusen currently sits in 12th place, having earned just one point from their first two matches in the German top flight.

Hjulmand is expected to lead Leverkusen in their upcoming home match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.

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