"Natasha has consistently proven her qualities in the Bundesliga over recent years. With her, we're getting a creative player for central attacking midfield who has the ability to score and also has the eye and technique for the final pass," said Achim Feifel, Sporting Director of Bayer 04 Women: "She also has a high quality at set-pieces and can therefore be a difference-maker. Thanks to her profile, we've been focussing on her for some time now and we still see she has a lot of potential to develop."
Since 2022, Kowalski has played a total of 85 Bundesliga matches for SGS Essen, scoring 17 goals and providing 19 assists. She played for all Germany junior teams from the U15s to the U23s up to 2024 and she was crowned European U17 champion in Bulgaria in 2019.
"I want to take the next step here at Leverkusen and continue to develop. Bayer 04 are the ideal club for that," says Kowalski: "I hope to use my qualities to help the team achieve great things."
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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