Motherwell have confirmed Jens Berthel Askou's departure from the club. The Danish manager has joined Ligue 1 side Toulouse after 11 months at Fir Park.

What happened?

Askou guided Motherwell to a 4th place finish in the Premiership, earning 54 points from 33 games. He won praise for his style of football and improving the players he inherited.

Why it matters for Motherwell

The team's recent form has been WLDLW, with a 2-game winning run. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Hibernian on 2026-05-16. Askou's exit comes as Motherwell sit 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

What comes next?

Motherwell have begun the process of finding Askou's successor, with the first-team squad due to return on June 18. The club will be looking to build on their successful season, which saw them score 52 goals and concede 29. Askou paid tribute to Motherwell, saying he was 'grateful' for his time at the club. He thanked the players, staff, and supporters for their support during his tenure.

CategoryStat
League standing4th in Premiership, 54 pts, 14W-12D-7L from 33 games
Recent formWLDLW
Last resultHibernian 0-1 Motherwell (2026-05-16)
Goals this season52 scored, 29 conceded (+23 goal difference)
Title race16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian