"Over the past six and a half years, Edmond Tapsoba has become an absolutely key player for our team and one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga, who performs at an international top level," highlighted Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. "He was a pillar of our double-winning team who has made a significant personal contribution to the team’s success and has an incredible influence as a link between all parts of the squad. As one of our most experienced players now, Eddy will continue to lead the way as he build another team capable of titles," continued Rolfes. "This long-term contract signing underlines our big ambitions for the years ahead."
For Tapsoba, who is deeply involved in social causes in his home country of Burkina Faso, his connection to Bayer 04 well into the coming decade is “something extraordinary and very emotional. Staying with one club for so long - that doesn’t happen very often in modern professional football,” the right-footed defender emphasised. “Bayer 04 Leverkusen has become something special to me, a second home where I’ve made many friends. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. I’ve had amazing experiences here and been able to celebrate great titles. That’s exactly what we’ll be striving for again in the future.”
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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