The 18-year-old U23 international joined Leverkusen at the start of the year from Djoliba AC in his native Mali. Traoré made his first competitive appearance for Bayer 04 last season, playing for the U19s against Villarreal CF (2-3) in the Round of 32 tie in the UEFA Youth League. “We see Issa Traoré as a great talent who now needs to gain experience and plenty of playing time in professional men’s football,” said Bayer 04 Director of Football Kim Falkenberg. “If Issa continues on his current path, he can look forward to a bright future at Leverkusen.”
Issa Traoré is moving from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Slovakian top-flight side AS Trencin. The club has loaned the centre-back out for one year to this year’s ninth-placed team in the Slovakian league.
Show more
Assistant coach Remzi Kahraman is leaving the Bayer 04 Women’s team with immediate effect to take up a new challenge abroad. The club has agreed to the 31-year-old’s request to leave, although his contract was originally due to run until 2027. A decision on his successor will be announced shortly.
Show more
At the U19 European Championship in Wales, the Germany U19 national team lost their third and final group match 4-0 to Spain. Several regulars, including Bayer 04 players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka (on loan to SV Elversberg), who had combined for four goals and assists in the two previous victories, did not feature,. Germany had already secured their place in the semi-finals with a game to spare.
Show more
Two weeks into the preseason, the Bayer 04 Women have secured their first victory. Coach Roberto Pätzold’s team won their first friendly 2–0 against Bundesliga newcomers Mainz 05. In front of 160 spectators at the Kurtekotten Performance Centre, the two summer signings, Maja Sternad (80’) and Justine Brandau (90’), scored for the Black and Reds.
Show more
