"We would like to thank Rogier Meijer for his commitment over the past year. He was an important part of our coaching staff and carried out his duties with great professionalism, loyalty and commitment at all times," said Managing Director Sport Simon Rolfes. "It is absolutely understandable he now wants to take the opportunity to work as a head coach in the top flight of his home country again. We wish him all the best for this new challenge."
Meijer joined Leverkusen in July 2025 after five years as head coach of Dutch top-flight club NEC Nijmegen. Following the departure of Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman initially took charge of training operations on an interim basis and was subsequently a member of the Werkself coaching staff under Kasper Hjulmand. In the UEFA Champions League home game against Newcastle United, Meijer also deputised on the touchline for head coach Hjulmand, who was unable to attend for personal reasons.
The Bayer 04 Women’s squad for the coming season is continuing to take shape: Centre-back Emily Wallrabenstein has moved to Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt’s reserve team, who play in the Women’s Bundesliga 2. The 19-year-old has penned a contract until 30 June 2028.
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Bayern 04 Women have confirmed another summer signing, with midfielder Paulina Platner moving to Leverkusen from SGS Essen. The 20-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Werkself.
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The German Football League (DFL) has shortlisted Martin Terrier’s scorpion kick goal against 1. FC Köln for the 2025/26 Bundesliga Goal of the Season. Bayer 04 fans can vote for their favourite goal via the Bundesliga app from now until Monday 25 May (23:59 CEST).
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Bayer 04 will be preparing young talents for a potential sporting career in an even more systematic way in future. The club is breaking new ground to help develop their academic, social and personal skills as well. With the ‘Haus der Talente' or 'Talent House’, Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH is creating a new centre for the development of young athletes in a central location in Leverkusen. Once completed – expected to be in the summer of 2027 – the project will be run in partnership with TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen e.V.
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Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 1-3 loss against Werder Bremen on the 26th matchday of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga 2025/26.
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