New coach in Leverkusen: Kasper Hjulmand. © APA/afp / OZAN KOSE

After ten-Hag fiasco: Leverkusen has a new coach

Next please: After the completely failed attempt with two-month coach Erik ten Hag, former Danish national coach Kasper Hjulmand is set to lead the massive overhaul at Bayer Leverkusen. The 53-year-old has signed a contract with the runners-up until 2027.

September 08, 2025

From: dpa

"He will now work with our team to develop a clear and dominant style of play again," said Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes. Hjulmand will be officially presented on Wednesday. The difficult Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt (20.30:XNUMX p.m.) is already scheduled for Friday.

“Kasper is the right person to develop our new Werkself into a top team again, one that will strive for the most ambitious national and international goals,” said Rolfes, who had previously been completely wrong in his assessment of ten Hag.

After the fiasco with ten Hag, Rolfes is sure this time

"For several years, his assistant coach with the Danish national team, Ismael Camenforte, also worked for us. Kasper even personally recommended Ismael to us at the time. His training method is therefore well known at our club, and Kasper also knows our club very well from the past few years," Rolfes explained why he thinks things should go better this time.

"It's an honor to be entrusted with such a team. After outstanding successes in the past, I'm very motivated by the task of shaping the future of Bayer 04 Leverkusen with both proven and exciting new players," said Hjulmand.