Jens Berthel Askou is moving closer to the Motherwell exit door after the club agreed a deal with Toulouse for his release.
According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, the Danish manager is now in advanced talks with the Ligue 1 outfit and is working towards finalising personal terms ahead of the proposed switch to France.
🟣 Toulouse FC have a new manager: Jens Berthel Askou! 🇩🇰 🏴 Motherwell FC have reached a financial agreement with the Téfécé to release their Danish coach. Everything is settled. ✍️ Jens Berthel Askou is currently finalizing the last details with Les Violets. #transfers #TFC pic.twitter.com/Qs2EaaLCGs
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) May 20, 2026
On social media site X, Tavolieri said, "Toulouse FC have a new manager: Jens Berthel Askou!
"Motherwell FC have reached a financial agreement with the Téfécé to release their Danish coach. Everything is settled.
"Jens Berthel Askou is currently finalising the last details with Les Violets."
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Askou only took charge at Fir Park last summer but has made an immediate impact in Scottish football, guiding the Steelmen to an impressive fourth-place finish in the Premiership.
That achievement secured European football for next season and significantly raised his profile, attracting interest from clubs abroad.
His potential departure would mark a swift end to what has been a highly successful spell in North Lanarkshire, with Motherwell now facing the prospect of replacing a manager who exceeded expectations in his debut campaign.
