Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly keeping a close watch on Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler as the future of their current manager, Kasper Hjulmand, becomes increasingly uncertain. Recent developments suggest that Hjulmand might depart Leverkusen this summer, following a period of inconsistent form and performance from the team.
This evolving situation has prompted Die Werkself to explore potential coaching options should they decide to make a change in the dugout. Among the candidates under consideration is Fabian Hürzeler, whose reputation in German football remains robust despite his relatively young age of 33.
Leverkusen had previously shown interest in the former FC St. Pauli coach in 2024 when Xabi Alonso’s tenure was initially questioned. However, Hürzeler ultimately opted for a move to the Premier League at that time, taking charge at Brighton.
Ambitions at Leverkusen
The club’s ambitions are clear, with CEO Fernando Carro recently outlining a goal to win the Bundesliga title again by 2028 or 2029. Achieving this objective will necessitate a coach capable of guiding the team back to the pinnacle of German football. Hürzeler, with his high standing in German football circles and significant potential, fits the profile of a manager who could lead such a long-term project.
