Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?
Summary
Jens Berthel Askou has left Scottish football club Motherwell to become head coach of French team Toulouse. Askou led Motherwell to a strong league finish and European competition qualification in the 2025-26 season.Key Facts
- Jens Berthel Askou is a Danish coach who joined Motherwell last summer and has now moved to Toulouse in France.
- He helped Motherwell finish fourth in the Scottish Premiership, securing European football for the club.
- Toulouse, a Ligue 1 team, will replace their current coach Carles Martinez Novell with Askou.
- Motherwell agreed on a compensation deal with Toulouse for Askou’s departure.
- Under Askou, Motherwell had one of their best defensive records and fewest losses since 1959.
- The club expects some player departures but has extended key players’ contracts until 2028.
- Askou described his time at Motherwell as an amazing journey supported by players, staff, and fans.
- Motherwell aims to build on this season’s success despite the coaching change.
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