Bayer Leverkusen has loaned midfielder Arthur to Werder Bremen until the end of the season. The move was announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and is one of several transactions in German football.
Arthur, who saw limited playing time last season, is expected to gain more minutes at Bremen. For Leverkusen, the departure represents a squad adjustment as the team itself sits in 13th place in the Bundesliga with zero points from one game. Die Werkself lost their opening match and have a negative goal difference of -1, having scored two and conceded three. They are already three points behind leaders Bayern Munich in the title race.
At Werder Bremen, Arthur is likely to slot into a central midfield role. The club from the Hanseatic city has itself reacted by signing Samuel Mbangula, creating an interesting triangle of moves. Arthur is intended to add to the creative options for manager Ole Werner. His loan move comes as Leverkusen deals with several absentees. Kennet Eichhorn, Martin Terrier, and Montrell Culbreath are currently sidelined with injuries.
Several other loan deals were confirmed. Atalanta signed Jonathan Rowe from Bologna, while Bologna in turn secured Samuel Mbangula. Also, Rayan Philippe moved from Hamburger SV to Paderborn. This series of loan agreements highlights an active transfer market in the final days before the window closes. For Leverkusen, attention now turns to immediate league duties.
The team under manager Xabi Alonso began the new campaign with a defeat. The top scorer in this early phase is Christian Kofane with one goal in one appearance. The defense needs to solidify after the first match, as three conceded goals are a cause for concern. The full league table and detailed statistics are available on our Bundesliga standings page. The focus is now squarely on the next home fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen hosts Union Berlin at the BayArena on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Berlin currently occupies 9th place in the table. This matchup offers a chance to secure the first points of the season and end the negative start. All of Die Werkself's fixtures and kick-off times can be found on our fixtures page. The home game against Union Berlin is the next opportunity to improve their record.
