OFFICIAL: Former Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand replaces Erik ten Hag as Bayer Leverkusen coach
Official news, 53-year-old former Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand will take charge of Bayer Leverkusen, replacing his predecessor Erik ten Hag!
[Official Announcement]
We are delighted to announce that Kasper Hjulmand has become the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen! The 53-year-old Danish coach has signed a contract with us that is valid until June 30, 2027. Welcome our new coach!
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Kasper Hjulmand signs as the new head coach at Bayer 04.
Heartfelt welcome to Leverkusen, Coach!
Erik ten Hag signed with Bayer Leverkusen on May 26 this year, and the two sides signed a 2-year contract at that time. Erik ten Hag officially took office as coach on July 1 and was quickly dismissed on September 1, serving for only 62 days.
Kasper Hjulmand is 53 years old, a Danish coach, and is good at the 3-4-1-2 formation. He has coached North Zealand, Mainz, and the Denmark national team during his career. From 2020 to 2024, Hjulmand led the Denmark team in 54 games, with 32 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses. After stepping down from the Denmark team in July 2024, he has been inactive since then. Hjulmand's previous record in the Bundesliga was 21 games, with 4 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.