In addition to Jarell Quansah, Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) and Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) were also nominated for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month vote.
The England international, who joined from Premier League champions Liverpool in the summer, played the full 90 minutes in all six Leverkusen Bundesliga matches in January. The centre-back and his defensive colleagues conceded just one goal in the three consecutive wins against Werder Bremen (1-0), Villarreal (3-0) and Eintracht Frankfurt (3-1).
The final result of the vote via the official Bundesliga app is made up as follows: 40 per cent consists of votes from fans plus 30 per cent each by the 18 team captains and a panel of pundits.
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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