The Leverkusen U19s also used some of their current team kitty to do some good in the run-up to Christmas: The youth players had bought €500 worth of food, which they handed over to the Tafel Leverkusen e.V. food bank. A further donation was made by UEFA, which supports one social project per Youth League participant to the tune of €1,000.
About the ‘Wishes come true’ project:
The ‘Wishes come true’ project fulfils the final, usually long-cherished wishes of terminally ill patients - including many children. Professional care is provided by volunteers. Trips, excursions and visits to cultural events or places of interest are organised, as well as meetings with people who are important to the patients.
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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