Fernando Carro (pictured right), CEO at Bayer 04, and Head of Apprenticeships Carsten Baumann (pictured left) warmly congratulated Suermann (second left), Bellia (second right) and Niederheide (centre) and thanked them for their commitment over the past few years.
Jule Suermann completed a two-year apprenticeship as a sports and fitness administrator at Bayer 04 and will be working in the merchandising department in future.
Leandra Bellia has also completed her three-year apprenticeship as a sports and fitness administrator and is now focusing on other plans for the time being.
Julia Niederheide has been trained as an office management assistant at Bayer 04 over the past two years and will be taking up a role in accounting.
Bayer 04 wishes them all the best for the future.
In mid-August, the Werkself will set off on a four-day trip to England to play their final two friendly matches of the 2026/27 pre-season against Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. The match in Nottingham against the Tricky Trees is on Wednesday 12 August at 20:45 CEST (19:45 BST) at the City Ground. The game against the Magpies in Newcastle is on Saturday 15 August at 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST) at the atmospheric St James’ Park. Details on ticket sales for both matches.
Show moreBlack and Red talent development at the highest level – even off the pitch: Apprentices Jule Suermann, Leandra Bellia and Julia Niederheide have successfully completed their two- or three-year apprenticeships at the club. Bayer 04 honoured the trio at the BayArena on Tuesday.
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The Germany U19 team were beaten 2-0 by record champions Spain in the final of the U19 European Championship in Wales. Bayer 04 players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka (on loan at SV 07 Elversberg) were in the starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes.
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Bayer 04 Women have boosted their firepower with the signing of Poland international Paulina Tomasiak. The 24-year-old striker moves to Leverkusen from Gornik Leczna in her homeland on a two-year contract.
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