Overview

• Bayer Leverkusen has confirmed that Synne Skinnes Hansen's contract will not be renewed, and she will join Valerenga IF in Oslo this summer.
• Hansen, a 29-year-old Norwegian international, joined Leverkusen in 2023 from Rosenborg Trondheim and played 31 matches, scoring two goals.
• Her time at Leverkusen was impacted by a partial thigh tendon tear, which sidelined her for several months during the 2024–25 season.
• Despite the injury, Hansen made a lasting impression with her sporting contributions and leadership qualities, according to the club's sporting director Achim Feifel.
• Leverkusen's announcement highlights the need to rebuild their squad as they prepare for the next Frauen-Bundesliga season without Hansen.