TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen ended the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in sixth place, narrowly missing a Champions League spot after a 1-1 draw with Hamburger SV on the final day. The result secures European competition for next season, with Leverkusen set to compete in the UEFA Europa League for the 2026/27 campaign. As the club prepares for this transition, internal talks point to a forthcoming coaching change, with head coach Kasper Hjulmand seen as unlikely to continue beyond the season’s end. Managing Director for Sport Simon Rolfes declined to give a firm commitment to Hjulmand, signaling a desire for a “fresh start.” Oliver Glasner has emerged as the internal favorite to take the helm, though Filipe Luís and Michel are also among the names mentioned as possible successors. In squad-related news, centre-back Edmond Tapsoba has signed a new contract, reflecting the club’s intent to maintain stability at the core as it plots a new European chapter.