Patrik Schick kept Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup and Victor Boniface sent the defending champion into the semifinals with a 3-2 victory over second-division Cologne on Wednesday.

That story prompted an official statement by Bayer Leverkusen. "Bayer 04 has enjoyed a very trusting and close relationship with Florian Wirtz and his family for many years,” the statement read.

With so many big clubs alerted to the young German star’s sky high potential, it seemed that the current season would be Wirtz’s last in a jersey ... contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen until ...

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3, TSG Hoffenheim 1. Gift Orban (TSG Hoffenheim) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation. Attempt missed. Erencan ...

Bayer Leverkusen has kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Hoffenheim 3-1 with goals from Victor Boniface ...

Bayer Leverkusen have announced that they have completed the signing of Mario Hermoso on a six-month loan from Serie A side ...

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Argentine offensive midfielder Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa to compensate for the ...

Victor Boniface did not train ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Champions League clash on Wednesday. Jorg Schuler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface was left out of ...

Attempt saved. Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Granit Xhaka. Attempt missed. Antonio Nusa (RB ...