
“Synne has enriched the team not just on the pitch but also with her great determination. She had to cope with several setbacks due to injury during her time with us. But she fought her way back again and again,” said Achim Feifel, sporting director of the Bayer 04 Women: “We wish her all the best for her return to Norway.”
The 27-time Norway international joined Bayer Leverkusen from Rosenborg in 2023. She has made 31 appearances on the flanks in attack and defence and has scored two goals. Skinnes Hansen was sidelined for several months this season due a torn thigh ligament.
“I really felt at home from the first day here in Leverkusen and I got to know lots of great people. I’m very proud to have been able to represent this club,” said Skinnes Hansen: “Now it’s time for me to move on but I will continue to follow the team’s progress.”

In mid-August, the Werkself will set off on a four-day trip to England to play their final two friendly matches of the 2026/27 pre-season against Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. The match in Nottingham against the Tricky Trees is on Wednesday 12 August at 20:45 CEST (19:45 BST) at the City Ground. The game against the Magpies in Newcastle is on Saturday 15 August at 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST) at the atmospheric St James’ Park. Details on ticket sales for both matches.
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Black and Red talent development at the highest level – even off the pitch: Apprentices Jule Suermann, Leandra Bellia and Julia Niederheide have successfully completed their two- or three-year apprenticeships at the club. Bayer 04 honoured the trio at the BayArena on Tuesday.
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The Germany U19 team were beaten 2-0 by record champions Spain in the final of the U19 European Championship in Wales. Bayer 04 players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka (on loan at SV 07 Elversberg) were in the starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes.
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Bayer 04 Women have boosted their firepower with the signing of Poland international Paulina Tomasiak. The 24-year-old striker moves to Leverkusen from Gornik Leczna in her homeland on a two-year contract.
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