"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."
A group of journalists representing Latin American and Spanish-language media outlets visited the BayArena on Thursday for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bayer 04 and interviews with key personnel that have driven the team’s brand to new heights internationally over the last few years.
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The start of the new season of the VBL Club Championship by WOW produced two wins and one defeat for Leverkusen, including a victory against SC Paderborn 07, semi-finalists last season and double winners in 2023/24. The Leverkusen gamers were beaten by 1. FSV Mainz 05, runners-up in the South-East Division last year.
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Eleven days after the floodlight failure, the Bayer 04 Women rescued a point in the rescheduled Bundesliga derby at 1. FC Köln thanks to a late dream goal from Katharina Piljic. The Werkself drew 2-2 at the Franz Kremer Stadion on Thursday evening. Vanessa Fudalla (76') from the penalty spot and Piljic with a shot from the centre circle (88') gave the Black and Reds a late reprieve. Leverkusen, who are now been unbeaten against their Rhineland neighbours for almost four years, remain fourth in the table with the draw following five consecutive wins.
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The date for the Bayer 04 Women's DFB Pokal Round of 16 tie has been set. As announced by the German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday, the Leverkusen Women will play league rivals Hamburger SV on Sunday, 16 November at 15:00 CET.
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