Carles Martinez Novell Appointed as New Coach for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen has finalized the appointment of a new head coach, having reached a full agreement with Spanish coach Carles Martinez Novel to lead the team in the upcoming phase, according to reliable Italian journalist Matteo Moretto.

According to reports, all the details of the agreement between the parties have already been finalized, with the former Toulouse coach set to sign a contract with Bayer Leverkusen that extends until the summer of 2028, marking his first experience in the Bundesliga.

The selection of Martinez Novel comes after a relatively successful period with Toulouse, where he led the French team since 2023 and managed to stabilize it in the French league. He also achieved notable results on the European stage, most notably defeating Liverpool in the Europa League during the 2023-2024 season.

During his tenure with Toulouse, the Spanish coach led the team in 120 matches, achieving 44 victories, 30 draws, and 46 defeats, making him one of the rising names in the European coaching market.

German sources indicate that Leverkusen has decided to move forward with the Spanish coach as part of a new project aimed at bringing the team back into contention for spots qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, following a season in which the club did not fully achieve its objectives.

The official announcement of the appointment is expected to be made in the coming hours or days, after the final procedures are completed and contracts are signed, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Carles Martinez Novell's coaching career with one of Germany's top clubs.