
"Sandra has primarily impressed us with her attitude, discipline and mentality. She lives for football and has developed really well over the past few months. She is a very positive character and an absolute team player. We are all very happy that Sandra will continue to be part of our team," said head coach Achim Feifel on the decision of the 25 year-old to stay.
Jessen started playing for the Werkself Women in the second half of the 2015/16 season. The midfielder returned to Leverkusen during the winter break in 2018/19. Since returning she has played 29 games and scored two goals.

The Werkself welcome FC Augsburg to the BayArena on Bundesliga matchday 30 in the 2025/26 season. The match on Saturday, 18 April kicks off at 15:30 CEST. Bayer 04 have organised a family matchday with exclusive offers for parents and children. Information on ticket sales.
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The Werkself host VfL Wolfsburg at the BayArena on matchday 28 in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The match is on Saturday, 4 April, with the kick-off at 15:30 CET. Information on ticket sales.
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Carlotta Wamser provided the Leverkusen highlight in the international break with her first goal for Germany. There were also reasons to celebrate for several other international players in recent days. Bayer04.de provides an overview of the women's international fixtures.
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The exact timings for the 2025/26 DFB Pokal semi-finals have been finalised. Bayer 04's home tie against Bayern Munich will be played on Wednesday, 22 April, at 20:45 CEST. This was announced by the German Football Association (DFB) this Monday morning.
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