It was expected, it is now official. Bayer Leverkusen announced the appointment of Kasper Hjulmand to the post of main coach. The Danish signed up until 2027 with the German club and therefore succeeds Erik Ten Hag, dismissed after conceding a defeat and a draw in the first two Bundesliga games. Coach of the Danish national team between 2020 and 2024, Kasper Hjulmand notably reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 (defeat against England) and the knockout stages of Euro 2024 (defeat against Germany). During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Denmark was released from the group phase. The 53 -year -old technician has only one major title in his coach career: that of Denmark champion with Nordsjælland in 2012.
“Welcome to Leverkusen, Kasper Hjulmand!” The Bayer 04 hired the 53 -year -old Danish as a new main coach and linked it to the club by a current contract until June 30, 2027. Bayer04. From more detail in Hjulmand, who recently directed the Danish national team for four years and also already practiced as coach in the Bundesliga. Until last summer, Kasper Hjulmand – who speaks German as well as an excellent English – was Denmark coach for four years. With a victories rate of 60 %, he is the most efficient coach in the history of the country ”said the Bayer press release.
