Key Takeaways:
- On Monday, Bayer Leverkusen confirmed Exequiel Palacios has extended his contract with the club until June 2030
- Palacios, aged 26, is recovering from injury and has played only 44 minutes so far this season
- The Argentine midfielder contributed to Leverkusen’s undefeated Bundesliga and German Cup triumphs during the 2023/2024 campaign
Contract Extension Details
Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced that Argentine World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios has signed a contract extension to remain at the club until June 2030. His prior deal was set to expire in 2028. This commitment underscores the German side’s intent to build upon recent domestic and international successes.
Pala bleibt! 🤝
Exequiel Palacios hat seinen Vertrag in Leverkusen vorzeitig bis 2030 verlängert. ⚫️🔴#Pala2030 | #Bayer04 pic.twitter.com/yFS1Q9WIta— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) October 3, 2025
Palacios’ Impact and Recent Injury
The 26-year-old central midfielder is currently sidelined with an injury and has featured for only 44 minutes so far this campaign. Despite this setback, Palacios played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s historic 2023/2024 season, contributing to both their Bundesliga and German Cup victories. Notably, the team remained unbeaten at home throughout that memorable run.
Leadership and Recognition
According to Simon Rolfes, the club’s managing director of sport, “Exequiel Palacios is among our key players in recent years and will continue to take on many responsibilities in building a squad that is hungry for success and capable of winning trophies.”
Reflecting on his journey with Leverkusen, Palacios stated, “Bayer has gone through breathtaking development since I arrived in Germany five years ago. The feeling of being such an important part of this process is amazing.”
| Player | Contract Expiry | Age | 2023/2024 Season Achievements | Appearances this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exequiel Palacios | June 2030 | 26 | Bundesliga Champion, German Cup Winner | 44 minutes played |
