"We have signed a coach in Tayfun Korkut who has great knowledge of the game, outstanding connections and lots of experience on the international stage both as a player and as a coach," declared Bayer 04 CEO Michael Schade. "We are looking to come through this difficult phase with him and finished the season well."
In the view of sporting director Rudi Völler, the Stuttgart-born Korkut is just the right man to turn things round at the Werkself. "Tayfun Korkut is a seasoned and modern coach and his approach the game fits in very well with Bayer 04 Leverkusen," said Völler. "We are optimistic we can get back on track with him."
For Korkut, the appointment at Bayer 04 is "expression of great trust and the opportunity to work with very talented players at a top club. It's a challenge that gives me great motivation and I'm looking forward to it."
The Werkself welcome FC Augsburg to the BayArena on Bundesliga matchday 30 in the 2025/26 season. The match on Saturday, 18 April kicks off at 15:30 CEST. Bayer 04 have organised a family matchday with exclusive offers for parents and children. Information on ticket sales.
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The Werkself host VfL Wolfsburg at the BayArena on matchday 28 in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The match is on Saturday, 4 April, with the kick-off at 15:30 CET. Information on ticket sales.
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Carlotta Wamser provided the Leverkusen highlight in the international break with her first goal for Germany. There were also reasons to celebrate for several other international players in recent days. Bayer04.de provides an overview of the women's international fixtures.
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The exact timings for the 2025/26 DFB Pokal semi-finals have been finalised. Bayer 04's home tie against Bayern Munich will be played on Wednesday, 22 April, at 20:45 CEST. This was announced by the German Football Association (DFB) this Monday morning.
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