
"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 Bayer 04 Women clcoked up a 3-2 win in a friendly against Twente Enschede on Thursday afternoon in the last international break of 2025. In drizzle, Lilla Turanyi (16’), Kristin Kögel (65’) and Paulina Bartz (69’) scored the goals for the Werkself against the Dutch Eredivisie Vrouwen leaders, who are still unbeaten in the league.
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The annual Black and Red Week is up and running. Day three, Thursday 27 November, includes non-kit supplier merchandise...
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Werkself TV shows highlights of the 2-0 win for Bayer 04 at Manchester City on matchday 5 in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase...
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A total of nine Leverkusen Women players will be on international duty during the last international break in 2025. While three players return to the Germany squad, another is set to make her international debut for Austria. However, Germany will have to manage without Carlotta Wamser in the final of the UEFA Women's Nations League.
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