“Niklas has proved to be a key member of the goalkeeping set-up under the Bayer Cross for many years,” said sporting director Simon Rolfes. “His attitude at every training session and his great commitment to Bayer 04 are impressive. We are happy to be able to continue to rely on him.”
For Lomb, the contract extension is “proof the club values and trusts me. I know my role very well and do it with loads of passion and motivation. I will continue to justify the confidence shown in me,” declared Lomb. “I know how important it is for a professional team to have a high level of quality in all positions in training. I will play my part in that as I’ve always done.”
With two days to go until the top-of-the-table clash against VfL Wolfsburg in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga, bayer04.de looks back over Bayer 04 Women's international exploits. Eleven players were in action with their countries in recent days – with mixed success. Seven of them represented either the Germany U23s or U20s, while one player scored three goals in total.
Show moreThe games continue to come thick and fast for Bayer 04, with the next on Tuesday as Xabi Alonso and his team visit Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the DFB Pokal (kick-off: 8.45pm CET). The Spaniard spoke at his press conference ahead of the match about how to approach the tie, the opposition and two players set to return from injury.
Show moreDelivery fees have now been reintroduced to purchases from the Bayer 04 online shop.
Show moreBayer 04 take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena for the second time this season, but on this occasion in the DFB Pokal for Tuesday’s round of 16 tie (kick-off: 8.45pm CET). There was no winner in the Bundesliga meeting back in September, but there has to be this time. The Munich club have been in good form of late but are without their top scorer Harry Kane now. Here’s all you need to know about our next opponents.
Show moreThe seventh edition of the ‘Einfach Fußball’ ('Simply Football') Cup once again delighted participants and spectators alike. On Saturday in the Ostermann Arena in Leverkusen, around 200 sports-mad children, young people and adults with disabilities had the opportunity to compete with players from other clubs and to socialise off the pitch. A highlight of the tournament was the visit of two players from the Bayer 04 women's team.
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