Elisabeth Garcia, head of social affairs at Bayer 04, emphasises: “We’re delighted about the partnership with SAB-P. It’s a strong sign of the great importance that inclusive sport has at Bayer 04 and among its partners. Together with SAB-P, we want to achieve even more and continue to increase the visibility of our inclusive team in the long term.”
Sascha Preyer, managing director of SAB-P GmbH, says: “Where team spirit counts, everyone counts. At SAB-P, we’re leading the way with Bayer 04's inclusive team, overcoming barriers and setting an example for true inclusion.”
In addition to shirt sponsorship, SAB-P and the Inclusion Team are planning further joint measures to promote inclusion in the long term.
About SAB-P GmbH:
SAB-P GmbH, based in Wermelskirchen, is a specialist manufacturer of ready-to-connect power distribution boards up to 6300A and is one of the leading installers in accordance with IEC 61439. The company relies on high-quality components from renowned manufacturers such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric and Vamacon and stands for three clear values: simple in design, quick to plan and safe to use.
With flexible solutions tailored to customer requirements and personalised advice, SAB-P develops power distribution systems that meet the highest quality and safety standards – reliable, efficient and future-oriented.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed Kerim Alajbegovic’s transfer to Italian record champions Juventus. The club brought the 18-year-old attacking player back to Leverkusen this summer via a buy-back option, following a season at Red Bull Salzburg. Until his move to Austria, the Bosnia international had been playing for Bayer 04’s Under-19s.
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With 22 days to go until the start of the Bundesliga campaign, the Bayer 04 Women’s team have gained a fresh boost of confidence. In a friendly against Belgian top-flight side KRC Genk on Saturday afternoon, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team secured a 1–0 win. Lobke Loonen (20’) scored the winner for the Black and Reds at the Kurtekotten training centre.
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A successful fourth preseason friendly ahead of the start of the training camp: The Werkself secured a 3-0 victory over Rot-Weiss Essen at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium. The goals in what was a commanding and dominant performance by Leverkusen from the outset were scored by Ibrahim Maza (8'), Patrik Schick from the penalty spot (23’) and, in the second half, Montrell Culbreath with a header (79’). The team set off for their training camp in Blankenhain in the Weimarer Land region after the game.
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Rüdiger Vollborn has been at the club for 40 years, he holds the record number of Bundesliga appearances for the club (401) and is the only Bayer 04 player to have won both the UEFA Cup (1988) and the DFB Pokal (1993). And the Berliner stayed with the Werkself after ending his impressive playing career as he worked as a goalkeeping coach for the following nine years. Vollborn now works under the Bayer Cross as a fan liaison officer and club archivist. Since February 2021, the personal Black and Red lexicon takes Werkself fans under the heading of 'Rudi recounts...' on a brief trip through the history of Bayer 04 every month…
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You have voted – your ‘Team of the Quarter-Century’ has been decided! This historic selection, covering the period from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2024, features honorary captains, Bundesliga champions, double winners and Champions League finalists. Edmond Tapsoba is the only player from the current Bayer 04 squad to make it into the starting XI, while his team-mate Patrik Schick is on the bench. Simon Rolfes, the current managing director sport, is also in the lie-up. A truly special team that brings together a quarter of a century of Bayer 04 history – and has left a decisive mark on the club.
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