Bayer Leverkusen renews contract with women's team coach Pätzold - Bayer Leverkusen extends contract with female head coach Pätzold
Bayer Leverkusen prolongs women's team coach Roberto Pätzold's tenure following an outstanding season. The recent contract extension will see the 45-year-old coach remain at the helm until June 30, 2027. Previously, his contract was set to expire in June 2026.
Thomas Eichin, Director of Licensing, lauded Pätzold's leadership, praising the team's solid performance throughout the season. The team's remarkable achievement of competing for Champions League spots until the penultimate matchday is a testament to Pätzold's coaching abilities, as well as the team's strong team spirit and adaptability.
Since joining Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2024, Pätzold has made a significant impact, leading the team to a record-setting season, with 43 points, 13 wins, and a fourth-place finish. Prior to joining Leverkusen, he coached FC Ingolstadt's men's second-division team.
Recent team developments include the signing of Austria international Claudia Wenger, who will strengthen the team's competitiveness with her speed, power, and vision.
Exact details about future plans under Pätzold's leadership are not yet available, but the signing of experienced players like Wenger signals a focus on team improvement and potential future success.
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SportsBayer LeverkusenWomen's FootballThomas Eichin
Thomas Eichin (Director of Licensing) has acknowledged the outstanding performance of Bayer Leverkusen's women's football team under the leadership of coach Roberto Pätzold, citing their competitive battle for Champions League spots as a testament to their adaptability and strong team spirit. In light of this, it appears that the team's future plans may involve focusing on team improvement and potential success, with the recent signing of Austria international Claudia Wenger as a significant step in this direction.
