Bayer Leverkusen’s hunt for a successor to the not too long ago dismissed Erik ten Hag seems to be over, with stories suggesting the membership has reached an settlement for Kasper Hjulmand to take cost as head coach.
Softfootball understands {that a} deal between Leverkusen and former Denmark coach appears to be like near completion, whereas Florian Plettenberg states that talks are at a sophisticated stage, and the brand new coach is predicted to be offered subsequent week.
Hjulmand has coached in Germany earlier than, having been appointed Mainz 05 coach forward of the 2014/15 season. Nonetheless, he was ultimately sacked in February after a disappointing spell.
He has additionally coached Danish facet FC Nordsjælland, however is greatest recognized for his four-year spell as Denmark’s nationwide crew coach, throughout which he led the nation to the semi-finals of Euro 2021.
In keeping with switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano through his X deal with, Kasper Hjulmand has emerged because the frontrunner to take over as Bayer Leverkusen’s new head coach. Talks are already at a sophisticated stage, with the Danish tactician at present main the race for the new seat.
Hjulmand is considered the popular possibility forward of Ange Postecoglou and different shortlisted candidates, with Bayer decided to safe the best profile to proceed their venture. The put up reads:
Bayer Leverkusen had optimistic assembly with Kasper Hjulmand as favourite to develop into new head coach.
Extra talks this week however Hjulmand forward of Ange Postecoglou and extra candidates at this stage.
The 53-year-old has already gained teaching expertise within the Bundesliga, when he took over Mainz 05 within the 2014/15 season; again then he managed Mainz for twenty-four video games with a points-per-game common of 1.04, till he was dismissed.
His time as a nationwide crew coach for Denmark (2020-2024) went much better, in 54 video games, Hjulmand averaged 1.93 factors per recreation.
Bayer Leverkusen have been additionally fascinated by former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou and former Juventus coach Thiago Motta, however each are not within the plans of the Werkself.
