Schick's Commitment Signals Leverkusen's Ambition
Patrik Schick is going nowhere. On August 4, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen officially tied their key forward down until 2030—a big move that sends a clear message to the Bundesliga and beyond. The 29-year-old Czech striker, who arrived at Leverkusen in 2020 from Roma, has become the club's go-to man for goals, bagging an eye-catching 81 times in 168 appearances. It's more than just numbers with Schick, though. Last season, he topped the Bundesliga scorers' chart with 21 goals, 20 coming from open play, showing that he’s much more than a penalty-box poacher.
His impact hasn't been limited to just finding the net. During the club's remarkable 2023/24 campaign, Schick was central to Leverkusen’s historic domestic double. Despite fierce competition across all fronts, he found the net 13 times in all competitions, underscoring his consistency and big-match temperament.
A New Era Under Ten Hag, with Schick in the Spotlight
This contract extension isn't just about keeping a prolific striker. Schick is expected to become the anchor of a Leverkusen side now led by Erik ten Hag, the highly-rated Dutch coach brought in to build on Xabi Alonso’s legacy. Sporting director Simon Rolfes made it clear that Schick’s signature is more than a footballing transaction: “With Patrik Schick’s commitment, we haven’t just convinced one of Europe’s most clinical strikers of our project. This contract extension also secures us a leadership figure for our team, with whom we aim to pursue the highest goals in the coming years.”
Leverkusen isn't simply holding on to a star—Schick is poised for greater responsibility. As areas of the squad get reshaped, there’s talk of Schick stepping into a vice-captaincy, helping set standards for new arrivals and younger players. The Czech forward isn't shying away from the challenge. He's been outspoken about wanting to “be a pillar in building a new, title-worthy team,” vowing to keep delivering goals and also step up as a leader in the changing locker room environment.
Financially, this new deal bumps Schick into the upper tier of Leverkusen’s earners, a reflection of both his goal-scoring record and the faith placed in his leadership. With preseason friendlies against Pisa and Chelsea lined up and the Bundesliga opener against Hoffenheim looming, all eyes will be on how Schick adapts to ten Hag’s vision.
Fans rightfully expect Schick to remain the centrepiece for Leverkusen, both on and off the pitch. In a summer marked by squad turnover and fresh ideas, the club has doubled down on their proven talisman—a move that could shape the course of their next five years.
