Grimaldo with Spain beat England 2-1 in the final of Euro 2024 in the middle of July. A few hours later, Palacios and Argentina secured the Copa América title. The midfielder, who had already won the Copa América in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022 with the Albiceleste, helped retain the title and thereby secured a third major triumph playing for his country within just three years.
The two Werkself players enjoyed a well-deserved holiday after the celebrations following the tournament wins. The duo returned to the Werkself last weekend.
While Grimaldo was back in full training on Monday, alongside new signings including fellow countrymen Aleix Garcia for the first time, Palacios was working in the Werkstatt, the training and rehab centre at the BayArena. The Argentinian underwent a successful operation on his right knee immediately after winning the COPA America and is now on the road to recovery with a rehabilitation programme at the Werkstatt.
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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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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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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