Bayer Leverkusen faces a big summer with player contracts ending. Cornelia Kramer signed a new deal to help the team reach third place.
Next summer, many player contracts at Bayer Leverkusen will end. Cornelia Kramer already extended hers until 2027. She wants to help the team finish in the top three.
Vanessa Fudalla says the team can reach third. She noted, "With such a strong squad, it is definitely our goal to achieve this." Coach Roberto Pätzold is careful. He says the race is close, but the team can do well if everyone is fit.
Bayer is in fifth place after a mixed first half of the season. Six teams fight for third, which means Champions League entry for the first time. They beat Union recently, showing they can fight back.
Pätzold points to wins over Frankfurt and Hoffenheim earlier. If they do that again, they can catch Bremen in third.
Key players like Sofie Zdebel and Katharina Piljic have contracts ending. Talks are happening. Kramer's new deal is a good sign for current and new players.
The team wants to add more players. A top-three spot could bring in talent. Players like Carlotta Wamser and Selina Ostermeier are signed until 2027, making the club attractive.
Kramer's extension sets an example. After injury, she aims to score and push for top three. It shows the team's plan to grow.
