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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Bayer Leverkusen prospect Francis receives loan out to Bochum
The 18-year-old who became Bayer Leverkusen's eighth youngest professional this year will receive a chance to hone his skills in the 2. Bundesliga next season. Germany U18 international Francis Onyeka received a contract extension (through 2028) and loan out to VfL Bochum on Tuesday. Onyeka made two first-team appearances with Leverkusen this season in the DFB Pokal and Champions League. The versatile attacker – who has proven himself capable of playing at the six, eight, and ten positions – won the Fritz Walter Medal as the greatest talent in the DFB's U-17 division after 2023/24 season. He reached the final of the German A-Junior Championship with Leverkusen's U19 team this year. Advertisement 'Francis Onyeka has developed into an outstanding player in Bayer 04's youth ranks in recent years,' Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes noted in a club statement. 'He will continue to improve in Bochum through regular appearances at a high level. VfL gets a great talent who can then make the step up to a player with excellent opportunities at Bayer 04.' '[Onyeka is] one of the most talented players of his age group in Germany and has had an exceptional season,' Bochum sporting director Dirk Dufner added in his own statement. 'His technical skills and attacking instincts caught our attention, especially as he has already been able to acclimate to a high training level and playing with the pros and has also taken on responsibility as captain of the U19 team.' 'I've always been impressed by the atmosphere [in Bochum],' Onyeka himself said. 'I hope I can convince and get as much playing time as possible. The 2. Bundesliga is physically demanding and it will be a real challenge.' GGFN | Peter Weis
India Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag becomes Bayer Leverkusen manager
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been appointed as the new boss of Bayer Leverkusen, the German club announced on Monday, May 26. This is the first job that Ten Hag is taking after being sacked by United in October last year. Ten Hag will replace Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen after the Spaniard left to join Real Madrid as their new manager. advertisementTen Hag made a name for himself with his managerial style at Ajax Amsterdam and moved to United in 2022, guiding them to a League Cup win and a third-place finish in the 2022/23 season. However, the 2023-24 season was a rough one for United as they slipped down the points table and questions were raised about the Dutchman's position at the club. The FA Cup win that season secured his spot for one more campaign, but United decided to let him go in October as the Red Devils were in the 14th spot in the league. Ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim at United. In a statement released by the club's website, Leverkusen said that Ten Hag has signed a contract until June 30, 2027 and will start his work with the club from July 1. advertisement "Bayer 04 has appointed Erik ten Hag as its new head coach. The 55-year-old Dutchman signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2027. Ten Hag, who most recently worked as coach of Manchester United in the Premier League and won the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024 with the traditional English club, will begin preparations for the 2025/26 season with Bayer 04, starting on July 1," read the statement. "With Erik ten Hag, we are relying on an experienced coach with impressive sporting success. His six title wins with Ajax Amsterdam were extraordinary," emphasises Bayer 04 Sporting Director Simon Ten Hag said about his appointmentTen Hag expressed his delight at joining Leverkusen and said that it will be exciting to build a new ambitious team as the club undergoes a phase of change. "Bayer 04 is one of the best clubs in Germany and also belongs to the extended European elite. The club offers excellent conditions, and the discussions with the management have impressed me greatly," said Ten Hag. "I came to Leverkusen to confirm the ambitions that have grown in recent years. It's an exciting task to build something together in this phase of change and to develop an ambitious team."Leverkusen finished second in the points table behind champions Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season. Must Watch
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah in advanced talks to join Bayern Munich in free transfer
Jonathan Tah is in advanced talks to join Bayern Munich as a free agent after his Bayer Leverkusen contract expires this summer. The 29-year-old defender confirmed in April that he would leave Leverkusen following the expiration of his contract in June. If the deal is completed, he will sign a three-year deal with Bayern with the option of a further year. Advertisement The Germany international was the subject of an approach from Bayern last summer, but the German side's move did not materialise due to Leverkusen's €30million (£25.7m; $34.1m) asking price. Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with moves for Tah. Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement with the defender over a potential move, while Real Madrid had been offered Tah several months ago but rejected the option of signing him. Bayern had been in the market for a centre-back prior to the news that defender Eric Dier is set to join Monaco as a free agent this summer, as reported by The Athletic. Leverkusen vice-captain Tah has made 401 appearances for the club during ten seasons at the BayArena. He made 48 appearances during Leverkusen's treble-winning campaign of 2023/24, where his side became the first team to complete an entire Bundesliga season without suffering a single defeat. Jonathan Tah! 🖤❤️ — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 11, 2025 He played in his final Leverkusen home game on Sunday, the 4-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. After the result, he was appreciated by the home faithful and spoke of his feelings ahead of his departure from the club. 'On one side, my heart is crying, while on the other, I'm happy for what's coming,' he told the Bundesliga website. 'I tried to enjoy this moment with the fans today, saying goodbye to all of them. 'I really appreciate the love they have for me and the support they gave me throughout this entire 10 years.' Tah will not be the only departure from Leverkusen this summer. Manager Xabi Alonso announced on May 9 that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with it looking likely that he will replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. Leverkusen, who will end the season in second place, conclude their Bundesliga campaign against Mainz on Saturday.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Xabi Alonso announces Bayer Leverkusen departure
Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso has officially announced his departure from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, concluding a historic reign at the club. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who took the helm in October 2022, is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. Under Alonso's guidance, Leverkusen achieved historic milestones, most notably clinching their first-ever Bundesliga title in the 2023–24 season without a single defeat - a feat unparalleled in German football history. "I owe great thanks to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, my players and staff, all the employees of the club and last but not least the fantastic fans. Our success was the result of an outstanding team performance." "This club, who showed exceptional trust in me, very much deserved to win the German league title for the first time. My thanks and admiration go to everybody who helped to make this triumph happen including the DFB Pokal win in Berlin. Bayer 04 are ready for the future. The positive path will continue and I will be excited to follow it," said Alonso. The team also secured the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup, completing a remarkable domestic treble. Their unbeaten streak extended to 51 matches across all competitions, setting a new European record before a loss in the Europa League final to Atalanta. The 2024–25 season saw Leverkusen finish second in the Bundesliga, with notable performances including a Supercup victory and a Champions League Round of 16 appearance. "A milestone in the development of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Together with Xavi, we have put together a team that has impressed the whole football world through quality on the pitch and mentality. We are proud of the big steps forward and the standing of the club today and wish Xabi all the best in his future roles. I'm sure our paths will often cross again," said Sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. Alonso's departure, confirmed ahead of the season's final matches, aligns with reports linking him to the managerial position at Real Madrid, where he previously played. While an official announcement is pending, sources suggest he has agreed to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mario Hermoso out for the season with shoulder injury
Roma loanee Mario Hermoso has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The Spaniard, who moved on loan from Roma to Bayer Leverkusen in January, has suffered an injury that will keep him out of action until the end of the season. Despite the break, however, Hermoso will not return to the Italian capital. The German club announced it in an official statement. 'Bayer 04 defender Mario Hermoso underwent successful surgery today, Tuesday, in Madrid. The player on loan from Roma had suffered a tendon injury in the area of the right pectoral muscle during the return leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Bayern Munich (0-2). Hermoso will be out for Bayer 04 until the end of the current season. His rehabilitation will be carried out in agreement with Roma at the 'Werkstatt' in Leverkusen, the club's rehabilitation and training center located in the BayArena.'
