Rolfes and Carro extend contracts with Bayer Leverkusen
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen announced the contract extensions of sporting director Simon Rolfes and chairman of the board Fernando Carro on August 8, 2026. Rolfes' new deal runs until 2031, while Carro will remain until 2029. Both officials were credited with helping the club secure the Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season. Their continued leadership aims to build on the successful foundation they have established at the club.
- •Simon Rolfes extends contract until 2031.
- •Fernando Carro's contract runs until 2029.
- •Both played vital roles in winning the Bundesliga in 2023-24.
- •Continued leadership aims to build on recent successes.
- •Announcement made on August 8, 2026.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen extend contracts of managing directors Carro and Rolfes
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen managerial duo receive contract extensions
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Rolfes and Carro extend contracts at Bayer Leverkusen
"Bayer Leverkusen have extended the contracts of managing directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Saturday. CEO Carro will continue in his role until June 30, 2029, and managing director sport Simon Rolfes will remain in post until June 30, 2031.
"Bayer Leverkusen's leadership duo behind the scenes are continuing their partnership with the Rhineland club. As the Leverkusen announced this morning, Fernando Carro will remain as the club's chairm...
"Bayer Leverkusen have extended the contracts of managing directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes. While there’s been considerable upheaval on the touchline as of late, continuity in Leverkusen’s...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:03 AMLeverkusen extend contracts of managing directors Carro and Rolfes
Bayer Leverkusen have extended the contracts of managing directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Saturday. CEO Carro will continue in his role until June 30, 2029, and managing director sport Simon Rolfes will remain in post until June 30, 2031.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:55 AMBayer Leverkusen managerial duo receive contract extensions
Bayer Leverkusen have extended the contracts of managing directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes. While there’s been considerable upheaval on the touchline as of late, continuity in Leverkusen’s...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:37 AMOfficial: Rolfes and Carro extend contracts at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen's leadership duo behind the scenes are continuing their partnership with the Rhineland club. As the Leverkusen announced this morning, Fernando Carro will remain as the club's chairm...
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