Fakayejo Paul
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – Bayer Leverkusen has had a positive meeting with Kasper Hjulmand, who has emerged as the clear favorite to become the club’s new head coach.
The talks are at an advanced stage, with the former Danish national team manager now ahead of other candidates, including Ange Postecoglou, for the vacant position.
The Bundesliga champions are in the process of replacing Erik ten Hag, who was surprisingly dismissed after a poor start to the season.
Hjulmand, who has been out of coaching since stepping down from the Danish national team in 2024, has been identified as the ideal candidate to lead the club in a new direction.
Further talks are scheduled to take place this week to iron out the final details of the deal.
Hjulmand’s previous experience in the Bundesliga with Mainz 05, combined with his success leading Denmark to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, is seen as a major advantage.
He is expected to sign a contract in the coming days.
For Bayer Leverkusen, the appointment would be a major move as they look to get their season back on track.
For Hjulmand, it presents a significant challenge and an opportunity to coach a team with high expectations and a talented squad in a top European league.