- Czech star extends his contract until 2030
- Schick wanted to quit the club under previous coach
- Striker is confident about the future under Ten Hag
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Getty'The future is looking good' for Bayer Leverkusen as Erik ten Hag's side tie Patrik Schick to new contract after striker admitted he wanted to leave under Xabi Alonso
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✅ While the English rights are split between two platforms, Peacock streams all 300+ Bundesliga matches live and on-demand with authentic Spanish commentary.
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GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The Czech forward had an exceptional 2024-25 season, scoring 27 goals across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, the 29-year-old was the leading scorer for Leverkusen, coming in second only to Bayern Munich's Harry Kane. The forward also had an amazing run in the DFB-Pokal competition, scoring four goals in the tournament. However, he was disappointed with former coach Xabi Alonso and planned to quit had the Spaniard stayed in charge. With new management in place, the attacker had no doubts about continuing his Leverkusen journey and was quick to put his pen to paper.
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gettyWHAT NEXT FOR LEVERKUSEN?
Schick's extension comes at a crucial time considering the summer exodus at Leverkusen in the current window. His retention is a big step taken towards rebuilding the squad and retaining experienced players with a leader's mentality. Ten Hag's side will face Italian side Pisa in their upcoming fixture on August 5.
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