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The protracted separation reached its conclusion this week, drawing a definitive line under a chapter that had hung over the newly promoted side.\n\nThe financial settlement required to end the relationship proved costlier than initially projected. Sources close to the negotiations indicate that the final severance package exceeded expectations by over one million euros, a significant sum for a club that recently secured promotion and is navigating tight financial constraints.\n\nThe club's official communication struck a notably respectful tone, highlighting the mutual appreciation between the two parties. Both Schalke and Manga expressed gratitude for the time spent together, signaling an amicable resolution despite the long delay in formalizing the split.\n\nBen Manga had served as the club's squad planner, a role that involved shaping the roster and identifying transfer targets. His tenure spanned a turbulent period for the Royal Blues, marked by promotion and relegation battles. However, the decision to part ways was taken eight months ago, yet legal and contractual complexities prolonged the process until now.\n\nThe extra million-euro burden adds to the financial pressures facing the promoted outfit. Schalke, still stabilizing after recent upheavals, must now absorb this unexpected cost while continuing to build a competitive squad. The sum underscores the often-hidden expenses of managerial changes in modern football.\n\nThe resolution allows both sides to move forward without lingering disputes. For Manga, it closes a chapter that saw him contribute to the club's rebuilding efforts, while Schalke can fully focus on the pitch under new leadership. The mutual respect evident in the statement suggests a clean break.\n\nWith this final act, the Manga file is permanently closed. The club can now turn its full attention to the challenges of its current campaign, hoping to leave this off-field saga behind. 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The Catalan coach steps in right away.","337944800307187713","2026-06-04T11:05:54Z","leverkusen-sack-hjulmand-hire-carles-martinez-until-2028","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kicker.de\u002Foffiziell-leverkusen-trennt-sich-von-hjulmand-und-verpflichtet-martinez-1223607\u002Fartikel#omrss","326257536179113984","Toulouse",[148,72,113,151,132,152,153,154,155,111,83,156,85,157],"326257630509010944","326257672598851584","326257760461131776","326257761564233728","326257534396534784","326255042464059392","326257554411753472",[149,73,117,159,139,160,161,162,163,115,95,164,97,165],"Vitosha Bistritsa","Derry City","Hatayspor","Güzide Gebzespor","Bayer Leverkusen","Penybont","Newcastle Jets","Leverkusen Sack Hjulmand, Hire Carles Martinez Until 2028",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":168,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":169,"leagueId":103,"leagueName":104,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":170,"slug":171,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":172,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":173,"teamNames":175,"title":177},"Leverkusen has appointed coach Carles Martinez to succeed Kasper Hjulmand, ending an extensive search. 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