"Aleksa Damjanovic is one of the most promising forward talents in Europe," said managing director sport Simon Rolfes. "He is very keen to learn and hungry for success. We are delighted to have him here at Bayer 04 from the summer." Director of football Kim Falkenberg sees the 1.98 metre tall left-footer as "an attacker who knows how to use his physicality brilliantly in the penalty area. He also has great finishing and heading ability."
For Damjanovic, who has made 17 appearances so far this season, the move to Bayer 04 is "a fantastic opportunity to develop and improve at a top club like Bayer 04. It's exactly the right situation for me to move abroad in the summer. I'm highly motivated to assert myself here at Leverkusen."
Damjanovic won the Serbian championship with the Red Star U17s in 2023/24 and 2024/25. He scored 39 goals in a total of 47 appearances and was also top scorer in 2025. In the current season, the attacker has played for both Red Star in the top flight and for Grafičar Belgrade in Serbia's second division.
“Diaby! Diaby! Diaby!” was the cry around the BayArena as the Werkself danced in front of the north stand following their 4-0 win over Union Berlin. Captain Edmond Tapsoba gave his new (and old) teammate a friendly shove forward to take in the acclaim from the fans. The returning Frenchman was typically reserved in thanking the supporters but was clearly emotional about what was happening.
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The Bundesliga is back at the BayArena this Saturday as Bayer 04 play their first home game of the 2026/27 campaign against Union Berlin (15:30 CEST). Moussa Diaby could make his second debut for the Werkself following his return to Leverkusen – and it would be an ideal fixture for the Frenchman. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the encounter in our matchday news.
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Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 2-1 at TSG Hoffenheim on the 3rd matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga 2026/27.
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The Bundesliga returns to the BayArena for 2026/27 as Bayer 04 host Union Berlin on Saturday (15:30 CEST) looking for their first points of the season after last week’s opening loss at Elversberg. Head coach Carles Martínez spoke ahead of the game about what he’s learned, the team’s newest signings and who could return to the squad.
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