Bayer 04 signed the 26-year-old from Ligue 1 Stade Reims at the start of the year as a replacement for the then number two keeper Andrey Lunev who was sidelined with a long-term back injury.
"Patrick is at the best age for a professional player and we can well understand his desire for more games as a number one keeper," said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. "He has been a perfect back-up to Lukas Hradecky over the past few months. But Patrick is ambitious and wants to play – also looking forward to the European Championships in Germany next year." The Austria international's contract with the Werkself runs to 30 June 2025.
A group of journalists representing Latin American and Spanish-language media outlets visited the BayArena on Thursday for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bayer 04 and interviews with key personnel that have driven the team’s brand to new heights internationally over the last few years.
Show moreThe start of the new season of the VBL Club Championship by WOW produced two wins and one defeat for Leverkusen, including a victory against SC Paderborn 07, semi-finalists last season and double winners in 2023/24. The Leverkusen gamers were beaten by 1. FSV Mainz 05, runners-up in the South-East Division last year.
Show moreEleven days after the floodlight failure, the Bayer 04 Women rescued a point in the rescheduled Bundesliga derby at 1. FC Köln thanks to a late dream goal from Katharina Piljic. The Werkself drew 2-2 at the Franz Kremer Stadion on Thursday evening. Vanessa Fudalla (76') from the penalty spot and Piljic with a shot from the centre circle (88') gave the Black and Reds a late reprieve. Leverkusen, who are now been unbeaten against their Rhineland neighbours for almost four years, remain fourth in the table with the draw following five consecutive wins.
Show moreThe date for the Bayer 04 Women's DFB Pokal Round of 16 tie has been set. As announced by the German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday, the Leverkusen Women will play league rivals Hamburger SV on Sunday, 16 November at 15:00 CET.
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