"We are hoping the loan will give Artem a boost in terms of development and give Nürnberg additional attacking options and that it will be a promising arrangement for everybody involved," said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes in explaining the background to the agreement.
Stepanov is currently one of the key performers in the U19 squad at the champions of Germany and DFB Pokal winners. The contract with the Ukrainian at Leverkusen was extended over the long term in January 2025.
The last home game of the season for the Bayer 04 Women against RB Leipzig on Saturday (12:00 CEST) will be a special experience for fans. As part of the family matchday, Bayer 04 are offering fans a wide-ranging programme of events in and around the Ulrich Haberland Stadium similar to the game against Werder Bremen. This will include three special prizes for supporters to win.
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Show moreBayer 04 host Augsburg at the BayArena this Saturday for Matchday 31 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game against the 10th-placed Bavarians, including the ‘Finally Red’ fan campaign.
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