"Ibrahim Maza is currently one of the most interesting young attacking players," said sporting managing director Simon Rolfes about the German-Algerian born in Berlin who made 13 appearances for the Germany U18, U19 and U20 teams before opting to play for Algeria in 2024. "Ibrahim suits us and our style of football. He has outstanding technical ability, is good at dribbling and assertive and he also has vision for his teammates who he can brilliantly bring into play," said Rolfes about the 1.80 metre tall right footer.
For the highly talented attacking midfielder the move to the champions of Germany is "a great chance – a dream! I had the best opportunities to develop and improve with Hertha in the second division," said Maza. Now I want to prove myself on the big stage with a top European club. I'm very much looking forward to Bayer 04, to the special, tight stadium with its great atmosphere and to a team that has really impressed me in recent years. Here in Leverkusen I can develop even more and win titles – that's what motivates me."
Bayer 04 Women missed out on victory in the Google Pixel Bundesliga as they were held to a draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Estrella Merino Gonzalez had put the Werkself ahead directly from a corner at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion, before Laura Freigang levelled for the visitors as it finished all square between fourth and third on Matchday 7.
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Freiburg have made an impressive start to the season, unbeaten in nine games across all competitions, with eight of them wins. Now the Bundesliga leaders come to the BayArena on Sunday to take on the Werkself, but Julian Schuster’s team will be missing their top scorer. Here’s the lowdown on our next opponent.
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Bayer 04 will have to manage without attacking midfielder Martin Terrier for the time being. The Frenchman sustained a muscle injury to his left hamstring yesterday, Thursday 15 October, during the Europa League game against Polish champions Lech Poznan (4–0). Terrier is not expected to be available until late December.
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Following the international break, the Bayer 04 women’s team face their next head-to-head clash in the race for a top spot in the Bundesliga. In Saturday’s home match (14:00 CEST), the fourth-placed side host third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium. Head coach Roberto Pätzold is well aware of the great opportunity this presents for his team.
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