The current infection rate, which acts as a guideline and basis for official approval for matches to be played with crowds, has risen continuously in Leverkusen and surrounding districts since the start of October. At the moment the city of Leverkusen is classified as a risk area as the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants over the past seven days – known as the seven-day rate – has exceeded 50.
“It’s very difficult for us to have to manage without the support of our fans in the forthcoming crucial games. However, we want to and must play our part as an organisation and take responsibility as every other individual should do. We hope the trend not just in Leverkusen falls again as soon as possible,” said Fernando Carro, chairman of the board at Bayer 04.
Forthcoming Werkself fixtures:
FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer 04 (17 October, 15.30 CEST)
Bayer 04 v OGC Nice (22 October, 18.55 CEST)
Bayer 04 v FC Augsburg (26 October, 20.30 CET)
Slavia Prague v Bayer 04 (29 October, 21.00 CET)
SC Freiburg v Bayer 04 (1 November, 15.30 CET)
Hapoel Beer Sheva v Bayer 04 (5 November, 18.55 CET)
Bayer 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach (8 November, 18.00 CET)
Midfielder Ruby Grant is leaving Bayer 04 Leverkusen and joining Portuguese runners-up Sporting CP a year before her contract expires. The 24-year-old has been at the Werkself since January 2025.
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Bayer 04 have loaned Brazilian full-back Arthur to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen for one year. Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares – the full name of the right-back – has a contract with Leverkusen until 30 June 2031. At Werder, the 23-year-old is expected to make an impact and help the long-established club further consolidate their position in the Bundesliga.
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Bayer 04 have loaned defender Jeanuel Belocian to Spanish top-flight side Racing Santander. The 21-year-old defender joins the team currently ninth in La Liga until the end of the current 2026/27 season. Belocian’s contract remains valid until 30 June 2029. Last season, the 1.86-metre-tall U21 international was loaned to VfL Wolfsburg for six months.
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French forward Moussa Diaby is returning to the Werkself. Bayer 04 have reached an agreement with Diaby and his Saudi club Al-Ittihad regarding a transfer for the striker, who has signed a contract with Leverkusen running until 30 June 2031. He will again wear the number 19 jersey.
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