Overview

• Bayer Leverkusen named the former Denmark coach on a contract through 2027, concluding a turbulent fortnight after Erik ten Hag’s September 1 exit.
• Sporting director Simon Rolfes acknowledged the Ten Hag hire was an error and said allowing him to continue would have been an even bigger mistake.
• Ten Hag was dismissed after taking one point from the first two Bundesliga matches and called the decision unprecedented and a complete surprise.
• Hjulmand is expected to be on the bench for Friday’s home match against Eintracht Frankfurt before the Champions League opener at Copenhagen.
• The 53-year-old’s résumé includes leading Denmark to strong European Championship runs, a Danish title with Nordsjaelland, and a brief stint at Mainz.