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.
Werkself player Montrell Culbreath and Bayer 04 loanee Francis Onyeka are part of Germany's final squad for the U19 European Championships this summer. The tournament is in Wales from 24 June to 12 July.
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New Bayer 04 head coach Carles Martínez has arrived in Leverkusen! At midday on Friday, the 42-year-old spoke in a press conference at the BayArena about his philosophy and his aims. Managing director sport Simon Rolfes also discussed the reasons for appointing the former Toulouse boss.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have appointed Carles Martínez Novell as the new head coach. The 42-year-old Spaniard worked for FC Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 until the end of the season. Martínez finished last term in ninth place with the club from the south of France. He will take over the Werkself on 1 July 2026 and has signed a contract to 30 June 2028. Martínez, whose contract with Toulouse expires at the end of the month, succeeds Kasper Hjulmand at Leverkusen, who is leaving the club after one season.
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Welcome to Leverkusen, Carles Martínez Novell. Bayer 04 have appointed the 42-year-old Spaniard as the new head coach on a contract to 2028. Martínez most recently worked for FC Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 until the end of the season. He previously spent four years at Barcelona's legendary academy La Masia in his home city. Bayer04.de introduces Martínez in more detail.
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Bayer 04 plans for the 2026/27 pre-season continue to take shape. The Werkself will kick off the new season in mid-July with the return to the training ground. The highlight will be the official season opener on 8 August at the BayArena, including a friendly against La Liga club Sevilla. Friendlies in Germany will take the team to neighbouring Monheim, Offenbach and Jena.
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