Toulouse Targets Motherwell's Jens Berthel Askou as New Head Coach
Toulouse has officially approached Motherwell in pursuit of manager Jens Berthel Askou, aiming to appoint him as their new head coach. Askou recently led Motherwell to a commendable fourth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, clinching a victory against Hibernian last Saturday that secured European football for the Lanarkshire club. In a significant managerial shift, Toulouse's current boss, Carles Martinez Novell, will depart after three years at the helm of the 10th-placed Ligue 1 team. The season was set to conclude with a match away at Nantes on Sunday; however, that game was abandoned after hooded ultras stormed the pitch, protesting against the home side's relegation from the French top tier. Discussions between Toulouse and Motherwell are currently ongoing, but sources at Fir Park have informed BBC Scotland that no agreement has yet been reached concerning Askou's future. Since his arrival last summer, the Danish coach has garnered significant praise for implementing an attractive style of football, often regarded as the most entertaining in Scotland. His team has not only set defensive club records but has also maintained a bold, attacking approach, drawing attention from clubs across Europe.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-20