Denmark names Hjulmand as new coach from 2020

Kasper Hjulmand listens to questions during his presentation as new head coach of the Danish national football team at the Danish Football Association's headquarters in Brondby, Denmark June 12, 2019. Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark has appointed former Mainz 05 manager Kasper Hjulmand as their next men's national team coach, signing a four-year deal to take the role from the summer of 2020, the Danish Football Association announced on Wednesday.

The 47-year-old Dane will replace current national team coach Aage Hareide who has been in charge of the side since 2016, leading them to the last 16 at the 2018 World Cup.