LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) – Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday fired Kasper Urmand after less than a year in the job and replaced him with former Toulouse manager Carles Martínez Novel.
Ever since Bundesliga champion manager Xabi Alonso stepped down at the end of the 2024-25 season, Leverkusen have had a tumultuous time.
eric ten hag He was appointed as Alonso’s replacement, but only managed three games before losing his job.
Yurmand, former Denmark national team coach, took over However, they could only help Leverkusen finish in 6th place in the Bundesliga. The team lost to eventual runners-up Arsenal in the round of 16 and were eliminated from the Champions League.
Martinez Nobel, who will take over on July 1st, has signed a two-year contract. He led Toulouse to ninth place in the French league last season.
“Our aim is to continue to be competitive at the highest level and further strengthen our position among Europe’s leading clubs,” Leverkusen CEO Fernando Kahlo said.
“He embodies the modern type of coach who is able to develop our highly talented team, consistently take them to a high level and lead them to measurable success,” Caro added of Martínez Norvell.
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