Bayer Leverkusen signs Hjulmand: New beginning to Ten Hag!

Bayer Leverkusen signs Hjulmand: New beginning to Ten Hag!

On September 8, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen officially presented Kasper Hjulmand as a new coach. The 53-year-old succeeds Erik Ten HAG, who was released after only two Bundesliga match days. Under the direction of Ten HAG, the team was only able to score a point from two games, by defeating Hoffenheim and a draw against Bremen. Hjulmand has signed a contract until 2027 and is intended to lead the club to national and international successes.

Hjulmand, who previously looked after the Danish national team, was active at the 2022 World Cup and the European Championships 2021 and 2024. His most famous tournament was the European Championship 2021, where the Danish team left the round of 16 against the DFB team. He also gained experience in the Bundesliga in the 2014/15 season when he trained FSV Mainz 05. His commitment to Mainz ended in 2015 and since then Hjulmand has been without a club.

A well -known face

Leverkusen's sports manager Simon Rolfes said extremely positively about Hjulmand's commitment. He not only emphasized the high technical skills of the trainer, but also his ability to lead and communicate. Hjulmand is supported by Ismael Camentforte, a former Bayer 04 employee, as an assistant coach, which facilitates integration into the team. Rolfes emphasized that Hjulmand and Camenforte are familiar with the training methods of the association.

Fernando Carro, the CEO of Bayer 04, underlined the need for clear guidelines for the newly compiled team and expressed trust in Hjulmand's approach to establish a clear and proactive playing style. Hjulmand Himelf was enthusiastic about the challenge and described Bayer 04 as a well -guided and structured association with ambitious goals. He plans to actively shape the future of the club through a mix of experienced and new players.

Debut against Eintracht Frankfurt

Hjulmand will play his first game on Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the home stadium against Eintracht Frankfurt. The anticipation for this first appearance is great, both among the players and the fans. The expectations are high and Hjulmand wants to work to increase the team's performance and to secure a successful future for the club.

Further information on the coaching obligation and the ambitions of Bayer Leverkusen are in the reports of crown,, Bayer 04 and N-TV to find.