Bayer Leverkusen confirm replacement for sacked Erik ten Hag as ex-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is snubbed by Bundesliga giants

Interest in the former Celtic and Tottenham manager was said to have been shown after the decision was taken to sever ties with Ten Hag. The Dutch tactician was relieved of his duties in Leverkusen just two games into the 2025-26 campaign.

The ex-Manchester United and Ajax boss failed to convince club bosses after being drafted in as successor to Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso over the summer. The decision was quickly taken to make another change in the dugout.

Leverkusen finally confirmed the appointment of Kasper Hjulmand as their next head coach in an announcement on Monday. The Bundesliga side's statement read: "Kasper Hjulmand signs on as the new head coach for Bayer 04. Warm welcome to Leverkusen, Coach!"

Hjulmand spent four years in charge of the Denmark national team between 2020 and 2024. He does boast prior experience of life in Germany, but only lasted six months during a forgettable stint in charge of Mainz during the 2014-15 campaign.

Leverkusen believe that he is the right man to restore stability to their ranks. The club will be back in action this Friday as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in a Bundesliga clash.