"Konstantinos Kotsifakis is a highly talented and already very successful young coach who will give our coaching team new impetus," said Jefta Bresser, Head of Academy at Bayer 04. "We are looking forward to an exciting collaboration with Kostas."
Over recent years, Kotsifakis has acted as both head coach and assistant coach in various youth teams at Hertha Berlin. The 29-year-old will take up his position in Leverkusen on 1 July 2026. In addition to his role as U19 co-coach, Kotsifakis will also be involved in the ongoing dialogue with the players of the Bayer 04 Future Team - top talents under contract in Leverkusen who play on loan at clubs in Germany and abroad to develop their skills at a high level.
In this context, Kotsifakis will work closely with young players like Artem Stepanov (FC Utrecht), Abdoulaye Faye (FC Lorient), Farid Alfa-Ruprecht and Francis Onyeka (both VfL Bochum) and closely follow and support their development at their current loan clubs.
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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