Fernando Carro, CEO at Bayer 04: "I would like to congratulate the DFL management board in producing this new finance allocation. They have taken into account a large number of interests in this involved decision-making process and have had to bring all those together in the end. The board have succeeded very well through creative and sensible adjustments. I say that although the changes made will not necessarily be to the benefit of Bayer 04."
Looking at the distribution of receipts from the latest round of German language media rights, the DFL board have agreed on a two-stage plan based on four pillars. Click HERE for the DFL press release (in German).
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Portugal U21 international Afonso Moreira. The 21-year-old winger joins the club from French top-flight side Olympique Lyon on a contract to 30 June 2031. In France last year, the left-winger made 37 appearances in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League, scoring a total of eight goals and providing eleven assists.
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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