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Kasper Hjulmand departs Bayer Leverkusen, set for €2 million severance

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kasper Hjulmand departs Bayer Leverkusen, set for €2 million severance

Summary

Kasper Hjulmand is leaving Bayer Leverkusen after less than a year as head coach. The club confirmed his departure and the appointment of Carles Martínez Novell as his successor. Hjulmand's contract has been terminated one year early, entitling him to around €2 million in severance. He took charge in September 2025, leading the team to a fifth-place Bundesliga finish, a semi-final appearance in the DFB-Pokal, and a round of 16 spot in the Champions League.

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Key Details

•Kasper Hjulmand leaves Bayer Leverkusen after less than a year.
•Carles Martínez Novell replaces Hjulmand as head coach.
•Hjulmand will receive around €2 million in severance.
•Under Hjulmand, Leverkusen finished fifth in the Bundesliga.
•The club reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal and round of 16 in the Champions League.

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11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kasper Hjulmand to receive significant sacking fee from Bayer Leverkusen

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Last week, Bayer Leverkusen confirmed that Kasper Hjulmand will be leaving the club less than a year after taking over as head coach, with Carles Martínez Novell brought in as his replacement.With Hj...
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