Bayer Leverkusen announced the contract extension of Exequiel Palacios, who is now tied to the German club until June 2030. Simon Rolfes, sporting director of Bayer 04, said that since his arrival in 2020, Exequiel Palacios has become a pillar of their team. Rolfes added that Palacios has been one of the best players in recent years and will continue to take on many responsibilities in building an ambitious team capable of winning titles. Exequiel Palacios said that Bayer 04 has experienced a "simply breathtaking development" since his arrival in Germany five years ago and that it is a wonderful feeling to have played an important role in this process. He stated that they now want to continue this story with a team that has everything it takes to continue to play an important role in national and European competitions and that he is really looking forward to the period ahead with Bayer 04.

The contract of 26-year-old Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios, originally valid until 2028, will be prematurely extended by two years until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €40.00m. The extension follows reported interest from several clubs, including Al Nassr and West Ham United.