That will be followed by a range of performance diagnostics tests. They will be held at the BayArena. The first training session will be held on Monday, 31 August, which also marks the start of the FIFA release period. There are no external friendlies planned at the moment and there will be no training camp.
The first competitive match is set for the second weekend in September with the first round of the DFB Cup being held from the 11th to the 14th. Lars Bender and Co. will face the cup winners of the Hamburg Football Association, which is to be determined on the amateurs finals day on 22 August.
The Bundesliga season – number 42 for the Werkself – kicks off on Friday, 18th September. The team under head coach Peter Bosz will be away to VfL Wolfsburg on that weekend.
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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