Toulouse in talks to hire Motherwell’s Jens Berthel Askou
Toulouse FC is in discussions to hire Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager following the departure of Carles Martínez Novell. Askou recently led Motherwell to a successful fourth-place finish in the Scottish league. Toulouse aims to finalize a new manager before the summer transfer window opens.
- ▪Carles Martínez Novell has confirmed his exit from Toulouse FC after guiding the team to a midtable finish.
- ▪Olivier Pantaloni was initially considered a frontrunner for the managerial position but discussions have shifted to Jens Berthel Askou.
- ▪Askou's impressive performance with Motherwell has attracted interest from Toulouse, making him their priority target.
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