Following the nomination of Ibrahim Maza as Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for April, the 20-year-old and team-mate Alejandro Grimaldo are now also among the nominees for the title of Player of the Month for April. Both Werkself players have been on the pitch for the full 90 minutes in each of Leverkusen's three Bundesliga fixtures so far in April. While Algeria international Maza shone as a hard worker and goalscorer in the 6-3 win against VfL Wolfsburg, Spaniard Grimaldo scored twice against the Wolves. He also captained the team last weekend.
Bayer 04 fans can cast their votes up to Sunday, 26 April (23:59 CEST). In addition to the two Leverkusen players, the other nominees are Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Moritz Nicolas (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Patrick Mainka (FC Heidenheim) and Michael Zetterer (Eintracht Frankfurt). The final result is made up as follows: 40 per cent of the weighting is made up of the fans' votes, 30 per cent each by the 18 team captains and a panel of pundits.
Bayer 04 have signed left-back Carolin Simon from champions Bayern Munich for the coming season. The 33-year-old former Germany international, who played for Leverkusen from 2013 to 2016, has signed a contract to 30 June 2028.
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Bayer 04 Women have strengthened for the coming season with the signing of Lobke Loone. The 23-year-old Dutch striker joins from Utrecht on a contract until 30 June 2028.
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The Werkself returned from the near one-month break in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga with a convincing victory at home. Roberto Pätzold's side beat SC Freiburg 4-1 on Sunday afternoon, with goals from Katharina Piljic, Estrella Merino Gonzalez, Cornelia Kramer and Carlotta Wamser ensuring a 13th win of the season at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. The Black and Reds, who are now on 40 points, move up to fourth place at least overnight.
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The fifth consecutive derby win over 1. FC Köln was a hugely significant one in terms of the battle for the UEFA Champions League places. Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich, speaking for the whole team, dedicated the 2-1 victory in the cathedral city to the travelling support: "I'm especially happy about this victory for our fans!" Get the rest of the reaction from those involved and the media, as well as some impressive stats on two-goal hero Patrik Schick and a look at the all-time Bundesliga table, in the Werkself Review.
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