German international Carlotta Wamser has completed a transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Manchester City. Both clubs announced the move on Monday. The fee could reach up to 650,000 euros including bonuses.

Wamser departs a club sitting 13th in the Bundesliga after the first matchday of the 2026/27 season. Leverkusen lost their opener, have zero points, and a goal difference of -1 after scoring two and conceding three. They are already three points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.

Carlotta Wamser's exit leaves a gap in the Leverkusen squad. The defender had been a mainstay in recent seasons. Her departure comes at a time when the club is already dealing with several absences. The current injuries list includes Kennet Eichhorn, Martin Terrier, and Montrell Culbreath.

Manager Xabi Alonso's team must now find internal solutions. The current top scorer this season is Christian Kofane with one goal in one appearance. The defense, however, will need to be reorganized.

The potential fee of up to 650,000 euros represents a substantial sum. For a Bundesliga club, this is a significant financial inflow, especially at this stage of the transfer window. The money could be used for potential new signings or contract renewals for other players.

Sky Sport Deutschland reported the figure includes variable performance-related bonuses. The fixed base fee is likely somewhat lower. The move is an example of the growing transfer activity in women's football.

The next sporting challenge arrives this coming weekend. Bayer Leverkusen hosts Union Berlin at the BayArena on September 5, 2026. The clash against the team currently ninth in the table is the next opportunity to get their first points of the season. All upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page.

The team must quickly process the setback of the opening defeat and the personnel loss. The current standings clearly show the need for improvement. The coming weeks will reveal how the squad responds to the changed situation. The focus is now fully on preparing for the home game against Union Berlin.