"like2drive is a pioneer in the field of car hire and a company with its innovative concept suits us very well," declared Fernando Carro, chairman of the board at Bayer 04. "We are looking forward to an exciting partnership."
The Fleetpool Group, who back the like2drive brand, has many years of experience in the leasing and car market and the company branch. Gert Schaub, CEO of Fleetpool Group, is particularly looking forward the new partnership is a fan of the club: "The commitment to Bayer 04 is not just a labour of love but also a partnership with a top professional club that, just like Fleetpool, acts responsibly and is visionary."
As the official mobility partner, like2drive will have hoarding coverage at the BayArena and will for the first time present the Bayer 04 Goal of the Month with the 'car subscription offer of the month’ across all digital channels at Bayer 04 as part of a two-year contract.
Company profile:
like2drive is part of the Cologne-based Fleetpool group and it offers a new affordable mobility concept – the car subscription. The all-inclusive monthly rate covers comprehensive and third party insurance, road tax as well as provision of tyres for the whole year. There are no repair or maintenance costs. And like2drive does not require a deposit, starting fee or termination fee. Only the fuel costs have to be paid by the customer. This model has maximum flexibility given the short terms of 6, 12 or 18 months.
The Werkself conceded a goal at home for the first time since the beginning of January 67 minutes into the game against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday. Jarell Quansah levelled late on for the final score of 1-1 to secure a point and avoid a first home defeat in six games. Bayer 04 were very critical of their performance after the game. The Werkself review.
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From special edition jerseys to fan banners, the home game against Mainz 05 was all about the many Bayer 04 fan clubs. Accordingly, a fitting tribute to the long-standing Werkself supporters was not to be missed during half-time in the Bundesliga match. Fernando Carro, CEO, honoured the up to 50-year anniversaries of six fan clubs in front of the coaches' benches at the BayArena.
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Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 1-1 draw against Mainz 05 on Matchday 24 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...
A late goal secured a point for Bayer 04 at home to FSV Mainz 05 in a match that saw the Black and Reds dominant in the second half. Despite lots of possession, the Werkself initially found few gaps and fell behind after 67 minutes when Sheraldo Becker scored in a Mainz counter-attack. In the closing stages, Leverkusen threw everything forward once again and equalised through Jarell Quansah (88').
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