Pohjanpalo joins Rizespor on loan
The Finland international Joel Pohjanpalo has signed on loan with the Turkish top-flight side Caykur Rizespor.
The Werkself recently extended the contract with the 26-year-old by another twelve months to 30 June 2023. Joel Pohjanpalo will play for the Black Sea club in the Süper Lig until the end of the current 2021/22 season.
The striker went out on loan last term from Bayer 04 to the Bundesliga club Union Berlin. Pohjanpalo scored six Bundesliga goals in 20 Bundesliga games.
Related News
Bayer 04 - 04.07.2026
World Cup blog: Palacios, Grimaldo, Quansah and Tillman through to Round of 16
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.
Show more
Werkself-TV - 02.07.2026
Diagnostics and training: Bayer 04 Women with new faces start pre-season
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.
Show more
Youth - 02.07.2026
U19 European Championship in Wales: Germany make semis – Culbreath and Onyeka on target
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.
Show more
Women - 01.07.2026
Young talent Sana Coskun signs contract with Bayer 04
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.
Show more
