Kevin Volland is auctioning his shirt from the Bundesliga game against Hannover 96 on 20 October 2018, which the Werkself number 31 signed after the game. All proceeds from the auction (Ends: 14 December 2018, 17.40 CET) go to the 'Nicolaidis YoungWings Stiftung' foundation, an online advice service for bereaved children and teenagers.
The day before (Ends: 13 December 2018, 17.25 CET), a Kai Havertz shirt will go under the hammer, which the 19-year-old Germany international signed along with accompanying autograph cards. The proceeds from this auction go to the 'Jugendzentrum Mergener Hof e.V.', a youth centre for children and teenagers in Trier.
'United Charity' is Europe's biggest charity auction website and it auctions unique experiences and gifts as well as opportunities to meet VIPs for children in need. The Internet bidding process of United Charity enables people worldwide to get involved regardless of where they live or timezone. 'United Charity gemeinnützige Stiftungs GmbH' was set up by Dagmar and Karlheinz Kögel in 2009. Over 7.9 million euros has been raised since then. All proceeds from the auctions go to projects and institutions supporting children in need.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the contract with U19 goalkeeper Simeon Rapsch. The Germany youth international goalkeeper has signed a long-term contract with the Werkself running to 30 June 2029. The 18-year-old joined Leverkusen from FC Viktoria Köln in the summer of 2024.
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Ken Izekor is leaving Bayer 04 Leverkusen to join third-tier side Alemannia Aachen with immediate effect. The 19-year-old centre-forward joined the club from Alemannia in 2018, and Izekor is now returning to his hometown.
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The Golden Boy Top 100 traditionally lists Europe’s most promising young players. In the latest update, published to mark the start of the new season, four current Werkself players – alongside loanee Francis Onyeka – feature on the list. This means Bayer 04 have the most players in contention of any Bundesliga club.
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Bayer 04 have named Jorginho, a 1994 World Cup winner with Brazil, an official club legend. He is the second former Werkself player, after Paulo Sergio, to be accorded this special honour. For many years, the former Leverkusen defender has been deeply committed to helping people in need in his home city of Rio de Janeiro. More than 25 years ago, Jorginho launched the Bola pra Frente project, through which he uses the money he earned as a player – including during his time at Bayer 04 – to support children and young people in the favelas in particular. During a trip to Brazil lasting several days, Fernando Carro, CEO at Bayer 04, assured Jorginho of the club’s support for Bola pra Frente for at least another five years.
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Goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe will continue to play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen next season. The loan of the Germany U23 international, who joined from Liverpool in the winter, has been extended by a further year.
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