Bayer Leverkusen fires Hjulmand and hires Martínez Novell at end of turbulent season‎

Bayer Leverkusen fired Kasper Hjulmand on Thursday after less than one year in charge and hired former Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell as his replacement. It continues Leverkusen's turbulent ride since the departure of Bundesliga-winning coach Xabi Alonso at the end of the 2024-25 season. Erik ten Hag was appointed to replace Alonso but was in charge for just three games before losing his job.