
“We are convinced of Paulina’s potential and we have full confidence in her ability. She hasn’t played the number of games hoped for up to now due to health setbacks,” said Achim Feifel, the sporting director of the Bayer 04 Women: “We are very happy she wants to take the next steps in her development here with us.”
The former captain of the Germany U19 team joined Leverkusen from Eimsbütteler TV in the summer of 2023 after having previously played for Hamburg SV. She has made 17 appearances for Bayer 04 to date. Last season Bartz was sidelined for months due to illness.
“I’m very happy at Bayer 04 and I want to develop here in the coming years and get more time on the pitch than I’ve had up to now,” said Bartz: “I will give everything with the team for us to top least season’s impressive campaign.”

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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After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
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