Bayer Leverkusen must pay Kasper Hjulmand millions in separation fee after his dismissal as coach. The Dane will reportedly receive around 2 million euros. Hjulmand took over the position in September 2025 and led the team to a 5th place in the Bundesliga. In the DFB-Pokal, he reached the semi-finals, in the Champions League the round of 16. The 54-year-old will be replaced by Carles Martínez Novell.