“Despite his contract still having a year to run, we’ve granted Lukas Hradecky early release following very amicable discussions. It was his wish to be able to play as number one in the Champions League again after a magnificent and intense time at Bayer 04,” commented sporting director Simon Rolfes. “Lukas has made many friends at our club, both as a professional and as a person, and has made sporting history. He will always remain a part of Bayer 04,” Rolfes declared.
For Hradecky, this marks the end of “a personal era. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is the club where I’ve played the most professional matches, and I’m very grateful for that. I fell in love with the club and the fantastic fans at the BayArena. However, after the greatest success of my career, I now have the opportunity to fill the number one spot in Monaco and continue playing in the Champions League. It would be truly wonderful to perhaps return to Leverkusen via this route.”
The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico is underway. A total of eight Leverkusen players are taking part in the 23rd World Cup, with 48 teams in the tournament for the first time. Bayer04.de brings you all the latest from Werkself players at the World Cup.
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At the end of June, Bayer 04 became the first team in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga to begin their pre-season preparations. As well as training sessions at the Kurtekotten facility, the players under coach Roberto Pätzold completed the customary series of performance diagnostics. Werkself-TV presents exclusive insights and player interviews from the first few days after the summer break.
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Following their 4–3 opening victory against Denmark, the Germany U19s made it two wins out of two by defeating hosts Wales, securing their place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. In the 4–0 win, Bayer 04 players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka once again put in impressive performances, with both finding the back of the net.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed home-grown talent Sana Coskun on professional terms. The 18-year-old midfielder, who made her Bundesliga debut last season, has signed a contract to 30 June 2029.
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