The Ligue 1 season has just ended, and TFC has started a new chapter in its history by officially appointing Jens Berthel Askou as the head of the first team. The Danish coach is praised for his rich experience in Europe and his remarkable 2025-2026 season in Scotland, according to the words of the violet club.
On May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m., a new cycle officially begins for the Toulouse Football Club. As expected since Wednesday, with the first reports of negotiations between TFC and the Scottish club Motherwell, Jens Berthel Askou has been officially appointed as the new coach of the violet team. This announcement comes just four days after the end of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, which was marked by the definitive interruption of the Nantes vs. Toulouse match, showing that the club from the Pink City is already planning for the next season and the future.
“In the discussions, he appeared to us as a coach capable of fully aligning with the direction we want to give the club,” said Olivier Cloarec, TFC’s number one, in a statement. The president Toulouse added that the appointment reflects their desire to continue building an ambitious and sustainable project, focusing on the team’s collective strength and the development of young players. The 43-year-old Danish coach has the qualities to support this momentum and usher in a new phase in the club’s evolution, as stated by the Toulouse president, who will need to come to a financial agreement with Motherwell to secure the services of Askou.
Jens Berthel Askou had a historic season on the sidelines of Motherwell, with the club achieving qualification for the preliminary round of the UEFA Conference League, making them one of the pleasant surprises of the season. Looking ahead, the coach expressed confidence in the future, acknowledging the excellent work done by Carles Martinez Novell and aiming to take the club to even greater heights in the coming years.
The former Sparta Prague and FC Copenhagen assistant coach was also coveted by Celtic for his sporting and human approach, with TFC’s sporting director praising Askou’s leadership and attractive style of play that aligns with the values of the club. As the summer transfer window approaches on June 15, it seems that TFC has made a good choice in appointing Askou, who brings a unique blend of strong leadership and attractive football to the team.
