Bayer Leverkusen: contract extensions for Fernando Carro (CEO) and Simon Rolfes (managing director sport)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga) announced the extension of the contract of Fernando Carro (ESP), CEO of the German club, until 30 June 2029, as well as that of Simon Rolfes (GER), managing director in charge of sporting affairs, until 30 June 2031, on 8 August 2026.

Fernando Carro, who is also a member of the EFC board, has held the position of CEO at Bayer 04 Leverkusen since July 2018. Simon Rolfes, a former player for the club, was appointed sporting director in 2018 before being promoted to managing director sport in 2022.

"Together, Carro and Rolfes have now been shaping the club’s development for eight years, a journey that reached its sporting peak to date in 2024 with the club winning the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double, as well as reaching the UEFA Europa League final," the club…