Bayer Leverkusen has officially named Kasper Hjulmand as its new head coach, replacing Erik Ten Hag.
Ten Hag’s tenure was brief, lasting less than two months before his dismissal due to a poor start to the season. Kasper Hjulmand, the former coach of the Danish national team, signed a two-year contract on Monday, September 8, 2025, which runs until the summer of 2027.
He brings significant experience to the role, having led Denmark to the semifinals of the 2021 European Championships, where they were defeated by England in extra time.
His final match with Denmark was a 2-0 loss to Germany in the Round of 16 at EURO 2024.
What did Kasper Hjulmand say concerning his appointed?
In a statement on the club’s website, Hjulmand shared his enthusiasm for the new position. “I see Leverkusen always as a hightly ambitious football club, with good structure. It is an honor to be incharge this team. After the past successful seasons, I am very motivated by the task of shaping the future of this club with both proven and passion driven players,” he said.
However, Hjulmand’s first game in charge of Leverkusen will be against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday, September 12, 2025, as the team seeks to get its first win of the season.
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