"We are delighted to have signed Montrell Culbreath. He has developed brilliantly in our youth teams over the past few years and he has also shown his great potential in many training sessions with the first team," explained Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. As director of football at Bayer 04, Kim Falkenberg also emphasises the great potential of the tricky and fast attacking player: "Montrell is currently one of the absolute top performers in our U19 side. We are confident he will successfully continue on his path to the senior squad and, as a home-grown talent, become a Bayer 04 player of the future."
Culbreath is enthusiastic and highly motivated for the coming years: "This professional contract fulfils a dream of mine. Being able to make it at a Champions League club like Bayer 04 for such a long period of time is a dream come true," said the right-footer. "I will try to learn a lot, constantly improve and justify the trust placed in me."
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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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After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
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