Lukas Hradecky was among the first small group through the door on Sunday morning, returning after his well-deserved downtime. Maza has already trained with some of his new teammates in recent days.
The players completed orthopaedic examinations, a jump analysis, spiroergometry on the treadmill and other tests in small groups throughout the day at the Werkstatt.
Robert Andrich said after his turn: “We've recovered well in the last few weeks, and today it was pretty good again, but that's how it should be. Now it's time to get down to work. We're really looking forward to the season.”
The Werkself will have more tests and examinations throughout Monday before heading to the airport in the evening as they depart on their 10-day training camp in Rio de Janeiro, which includes a friendly against Flamengo’s U20s and many more activities in Brazil.
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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