Yesterday, Sunday 14 June, the Spaniard travelled from his home country to Leverkusen. He was accompanied by his future assistant coach and compatriot, Pol García, who Martínez worked with for the past three years at French top-flight side FC Toulouse.
Together with the managing director sport Simon Rolfes, director of professional teams Thomas Eichin, football director Kim Falkenberg and other members of the coaching team and staff, head coach Martínez discussed the upcoming tasks and issues at the BayArena. Before those involved make the most of their time off until training starts in July to recharge their batteries, the foundations for the new season have been laid. And one thing was particularly evident: anticipation of working together in the coming season.
The players are due to return to Leverkusen in mid-July for the start of pre-season training. Further details, including the exact date, to follow. The Werkself will play their first friendly of the summer on Saturday 18 July (kick-off: 15:00 CEST) against Oberliga side Sportfreunde Baumberg in neighbouring Monheim am Rhein.
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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Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
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Welcome to Leverkusen, Kennet Eichhorn. Bayer 04 have signed the 16-year-old midfielder from Hertha Berlin. Read on to find out more about our new signing.
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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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