Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?
Jens Berthel Askou has left his position as head coach of Motherwell to take over at Toulouse. Under his leadership, Motherwell achieved a fourth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, securing European football for the club. The departure raises concerns among fans about the future direction of the team and the search for a new manager begins.
- ▪Jens Berthel Askou has joined Toulouse after a successful season with Motherwell.
- ▪He led Motherwell to a fourth-place finish, securing European football for the club.
- ▪Askou expressed gratitude for his time at Motherwell, highlighting the support he received.
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Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jens Berthel Askou was appointed Motherwell boss last summerByNick McPheatBBC Sport ScotlandPublished20 May 2026Updated 9 minutes agoJens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse.The Dane led the Scottish Premiership club to a fourth-placed finish with victory at Hibernian last Saturday, securing European football for the Lanarkshire side.The 43-year-old will replace Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell, whose three-year reign in charge of the 10th-placed Ligue 1 team will end at the conclusion of this season.The Fir Park club agreed a compensation package with Toulouse for the departure of Askou, who says "grateful is the best word to describe" his Motherwell tenure."This past…
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