Pohjanpalo was unable to save the Turkish top-flight club from relegation despite being the fourth highest scorer in the Süper Lig last season with 16 goals. The Finland international scored eight goals for the Werkself in 28 games.
“We are very grateful to Joel for his commitment over the past few years. He always completely identified with Bayer 04,” said sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. “We wish Joel the success he deserves in Italy.”
Here we go again: Bayer 04 are again organising a traditional family matchday, presented by main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, for the Werkself Bundesliga home game against Union Berlin (Saturday, 12 April, 15:30 CEST). Werkself fans can look forward to family-friendly offers and a wide-ranging programme of events in and around the BayArena with plenty of games plus activities to join in with. There will also be an exclusive kit sale at the Bayer 04 Fanwelt. Read on for information on the family matchday.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the loan of midfielder Noah Mbamba to the Belgian top-flight club FCV Dender EH.
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The Werkself are away to Mainz 05 in the last game of the 2024/25 season on Bundesliga Matchday 34. The match at the MEWA Arena on Saturday, 17 May, kicks off at 15:30 CEST. Information on ticket sales.
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In preparation for the Bundesliga home game against Union Berlin (Saturday, 12 April, 15:30 CEST) an open training session was held on Tuesday afternoon in front of a large number of Bayer 04 fans. Florian Wirtz completed large parts of the team training session. Sporting managing director Simon Rolfes, who spoke to the media after the training, was happy about the return of the playmaker and he also stated: "Flo is a special player for our team."
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The Werkself claimed three big Bundesliga points on Saturday when they overcame Heidenheim in an uneventful and dour match thanks to scorer Emiliano Buendía and provider Jonas Hofmann. Bayer 04 have now gone unbeaten in 31 Bundesliga away matches, winning 23 and drawing eight, the second-longest streak in Bundesliga history. Our Werkself review reveals how important the last-minute win is for morale and the upcoming weeks.
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