"In Janis Blaswich, we've found a first-class successor in the goalkeeping position. This will allow us to continue our work with the goalkeeping team without losing any quality," explained Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. "In addition to his individual quality, Janis brings a great deal of international experience to the table. We're delighted we were able to complete this first-class transfer."
"It's a huge pleasure for me to follow such a charismatic player like Lukas, who became a legend at Bayer 04," underlined Blaswich. The 1.93 metre tall keeper was loaned out by RB Leipzig to Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg last season. "To now play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the most high-calibre club in my home region and one of the best clubs in Germany, is outstanding," he continued. "I'm absolutely thrilled about what lies ahead."
Six points from three games: The Bayer 04 Women have made a successful start to the Bundesliga season. As part of the first double fixture week in the new Bundesliga campaign, coach Roberto Pätzold's team face last season's third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt at home at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium just four days after the hard-earned 1-0 win at FC Nürnberg. Last term’s two hard-fought games (2-2 and 2-3 from a Leverkusen perspective) also suggest an evenly balanced encounter on Thursday, 26 September (kick-off: 19:00 CEST/live on MagentaSport and DAZN).
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The Werkself are away to FC St. Pauli on Bundesliga Matchday 5. The game is on Saturday, 27 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST). The Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team brings you the latest information on the fixture at the Millerntor Stadion…
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Former Werkself star Jorginho visited Leverkusen at the weekend accompanied by children from his social project 'Bola Pra Frente' in Rio de Janeiro. The 1994 World Cup winner with Brazil and his group were guests at Bayer 04's Bundesliga home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday and the first team training session on Monday. At the subsequent meet & greet with Werkself professional Arthur, a few tears of joy were shed by some of the beaming children. "I always feel very good when I come here, I really feel at home here," said the now 61-year-old Jorginho, beaming with joy and gratitude on his return to the BayArena.
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A late equaliser denied Bayer 04 all three points at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday evening. Despite that disappointment, coach Kasper Hjulmand and his players also expressed their optimism going forward.
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