Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has made it clear that the club will not be selling any players during the January transfer window. In a definitive statement to Kicker, Rolfes said, “Everyone stays. We won’t let go of any players in winter”, thereby quashing any speculation about potential departures.
This announcement means that key players such as defender Jonathan Tah and left-back Piero Hincapié are set to remain with the club for the remainder of the season. Leverkusen’s firm stance comes amid the often tumultuous winter transfer period, where clubs look to bolster their squads for the second half of the campaign.
The decision to retain all players also reflects the club’s confidence in the current squad and coaching staff to achieve their objectives without mid-season changes. With this commitment to stability, Leverkusen aims to maintain or improve their standing in domestic and European competitions.