Berlin, June 5 -- Bayer Leverkusen has appointed Carles Martinez Novell as its new head coach, handing the Spaniard a contract until 2028 after parting ways with Kasper Hjulmand,the Bundesliga club confirmed.
The 42-year-old will take charge on July 1 after leaving Toulouse, after his contract expires at the end of June.
Martinez guided Toulouse to ninth place last season and arrives without a transfer fee at the 2024 domestic double winners, who are seeking fresh momentum after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Hjulmand leaves after one season, although his deal had run until 2027. The Dane steadied Leverkusen after Erik ten Hag's difficult spell, but a sixth-place Bundesliga finish and a disappointing second half of the ca...