Carles Martínez Novell set to join Bayer Leverkusen as manager
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Carles Martínez Novell is expected to become the new manager of Bayer Leverkusen, with reports confirming an agreement for a two-year contract. The 42-year-old has been without a club since leaving Toulouse FC a few weeks ago. His tenure at Toulouse included managing the team to stay in the top flight and notable performances in the Europa League, including a victory over Liverpool FC. Kasper Hjulmand, the current manager, is departing after failing to secure a Champions League spot for the next season.
- •Martínez Novell managed Toulouse FC before this move.
- •He has reached an agreement for a two-year contract.
- •Kasper Hjulmand is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen.
- •Martínez Novell had success at Toulouse in the league and Europa League.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen confirm new head coach
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🇩🇪 New Bundesliga boss, Carles Martínez takes over at Leverkusen
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Carles Martínez Novell takes charge of Bayer Leverkusen
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Former Toulouse manager Carles Martínez Novell set to sign with Bayer Leverkusen
"Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Carles Martínez Novell as their new head coach.The 42-year-old Spaniard has signed a two-year contract and replaces Kasper Hjulmand, who leaves the position after one ...
"Bayer 04 Leverkusen have officially announced the appointment of Carles Martínez Novell as their new head coach. The 42-year-old Spanish manager arrives at the German club after ending his spell with...
"From Toulouse to the Champions League.Surprise: Carles Martínez Novell has become the new Bayer Leverkusen manager!The former Toulouse coach, who left Ligue 1 at the end of the 2025-2026 season, is t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:16 AMBayer Leverkusen confirm new head coach
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Carles Martínez Novell as their new head coach.The 42-year-old Spaniard has signed a two-year contract and replaces Kasper Hjulmand, who leaves the position after one ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:11 AM🇩🇪 New Bundesliga boss, Carles Martínez takes over at Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have officially announced the appointment of Carles Martínez Novell as their new head coach. The 42-year-old Spanish manager arrives at the German club after ending his spell with...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:08 AM🚨 Official: Carles Martínez Novell takes charge of Bayer Leverkusen
From Toulouse to the Champions League.Surprise: Carles Martínez Novell has become the new Bayer Leverkusen manager!The former Toulouse coach, who left Ligue 1 at the end of the 2025-2026 season, is t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:15 AMFormer Toulouse manager Carles Martínez Novell set to sign with Bayer Leverkusen
Carles Martínez Novell is reportedly set to become the new manager of Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports from Matteo Moretto, confirmed by Sky Sports.Having been out of work since leaving Toulous...
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