Bayer Leverkusen set to appoint Carles Martínez as head coach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen plans to hire Carles Martínez as its new head coach, according to reports from Marca, Sky Germany, and Bild. Martínez, out of contract with Toulouse, is expected to sign a two-year deal with the club. Kasper Hjulmand remains on as head coach but has been expected to leave following a challenging season. The appointment of Martínez marks a shift in direction for Leverkusen as they look to rebuild ahead of the new campaign.
- •Carles Martínez is expected to leave Toulouse for Bayer Leverkusen.
- •Martínez previously coached youth teams at Espanyol and FC Barcelona.
- •Kasper Hjulmand has not yet been formally dismissed from his position.
- •Leverkusen seeks to improve their performance after a difficult season.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen fires Hjulmand and hires Martínez Novell at end of turbulent season
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen set to appoint surprise new head coach
"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.
"Bayer Leverkusen appear to have found the man to replace Kasper Hjulmand as head coach.According to reports from Marca, Sky Germany and Bild, Carles Martínez is set to arrive from Toulouse to take ov...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:53 PMBayer 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:11 AMBayer Leverkusen set to appoint surprise new head coach
Bayer Leverkusen appear to have found the man to replace Kasper Hjulmand as head coach.According to reports from Marca, Sky Germany and Bild, Carles Martínez is set to arrive from Toulouse to take ov...
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