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- Bayer 04 Leverkusen plan to confirm their new manager before the start of June.
- Oliver Glasner is now the leading choice inside the club according to reports.
- Kasper Hjulmand could still keep his position despite failing to reach the Champions League.
- Club director Werner Wenning must give final approval before any appointment is made.
- FC Girona boss Míchel is now likely to join AFC Ajax instead.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are working hard to solve their manager problem. The Bundesliga side hope to name a new boss within the next few weeks. German newspaper BILD claims Oliver Glasner has become the top target for the club’s leaders.
Werner Wenning controls football matters at the club. He wants to know exactly how a new manager would improve results on the pitch. He must give his approval before the club can complete the hire. This careful process is vital because the club does not want to appoint a third different manager within just one year.
The club recently parted ways with Erik ten Hag. Kasper Hjulmand currently sits in the dugout. The Danish boss missed out on a place in the Champions League. Some sources suggest he might keep his job until next season. However, keeping him would send a poor message to supporters and break the club’s own standards.
Other names were also on the shortlist. Míchel of FC Girona was one option. However, AFC Ajax are now favourites to secure his signature. The Spanish boss prefers a move to the Dutch giants. Ajax moved quicker in talks than the German club.
Reports linking former player Felipe Luís with the post are also false. The Brazilian will not take charge at the BayArena.