Hjulmand named new Leverkusen coach

Kasper Hjulmand has officially been named new Bayer Leverkusen coach.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have announced Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach.

The Danish coach has signed a contract running until 2027 and takes over from Erik ten Hag, who was recently dismissed.

“We are delighted to have brought in Kasper Hjulmand, whose work we have followed closely over a long period of time,” said Bayer 04 managing director for sport Simon Rolfes. 

“His assistant coach with Denmark, Ismael Camenforte, also worked for us for several years. Kasper even recommended Ismael to us at the time. As a result, his training methods are well known to us at the club and Kasper also knows our club very well from the last few years. He will now work with our team to re-establish a clear and proactive style of play. 

“Kasper is the right man to develop our new Werkself side into a top team that will strive to achieve the most ambitious national and international goals.”

Hjulmand, 53, commented:

“I have always perceived Bayer 04 as a very well-run, well-structured, and highly ambitious club. This impression has been strengthened over the past few days.

“It is an honour to be entrusted with such a team. After outstanding successes in the past, I am very motivated by the task of shaping the future of Bayer 04 Leverkusen with both proven and exciting new players.”