Bayer Leverkusen Fires Hjulmand and Hires Martínez Novell at End of Turbulent Season
The Spaniard signed through 2028 after guiding Toulouse to ninth in Ligue 1 and will replace Kasper Hjulmand immediately.
- On Thursday, Bayer Leverkusen appointed Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell as manager, replacing former coach Kasper Hjulmand with immediate effect.
- Coaching instability has persisted since the 2024-25 departure of Xabi Alonso, following the short tenures of Dutchman Erik ten Hag and Hjulmand.
- Martinez Novell, 42, guided Toulouse to ninth in Ligue 1 and the French Cup semi-finals this season, signing a deal running until June 30, 2028.
- Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes called Martinez Novell "best suited" to lead the club's next development phase, praising his work with younger players.
- German sports outlet Kicker reported Leverkusen previously considered former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, but the Basque is now linked to the Liverpool job following Arne Slot's sacking.
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After Master Coach Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has brought a Spaniard as a coach again. However, he avoids big announcements at his performance, placing the further development in the focus.
Bayer Leverkusen announces the signing of Carles Martínez Novell, a Catalan coach who worked for Espanyol and Barça.
Bayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed that they have parted ways with coach Kasper Hjulmand and have appointed Carles Martinez Novello as their new manager. The Spaniard will take over the club on July 1st, with a contract until June 2028.
Football club Bayer Leverkusen will be coached by Spaniard Carles Martínez Novell in the coming season.
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Bayer Leverkusen fires Hjulmand and hires Martínez Novell at end of turbulent season
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen fired Kasper Hjulmand on Thursday after less than one year in charge and hired former Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell as his replacement.
Toulouse's former Spanish coach took command of the German club instead of Kasper Hjulmand.
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