“Both sides definitely imagined the partnership over the past few years would turn out differently,” said Simon Rolfes, The Bayer 04 sporting managing director at Bayer 04. “We have found a satisfactory solution for all involved with the transfer for the rest of the season.”
Paulinho only made 79 appearances for Leverkusen due to serious injuries including a torn cruciate. He scored nine goals and provided five assists.
Daily changing special offers from the world of Bayer 04: The annual Black and Red week begins on Thursday, 28 November. You can look forward to unique offers and discount on fan merchandise up to and including Saturday, 30 November.
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Jonas Hofmann won't be available again for German double winners Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the remainder of the calendar year.
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Bayer 04 return to action after the international break with Matchday 11 of the Bundesliga as they host 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at the BayArena today, Saturday 23 November (kick-off 15:30 CET). The Matchday News has everything you need to know ahead of the battle with the UEFA Conference League participants.
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The Bayer 04 Women are in the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal. The team led by coach Roberto Pätzold's beat Bundesliga rivals Turbine Potsdam 1-0 on Friday night thanks to a first competitive goal scored by Sophie Zdebel. The midfielder netted the only goal of the game on 74 minutes. Twelve days ago, the Werkself beat the Potsdam team 3-0 in the league.
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