After Fernando Carro raised the possibility of Julian Brandt returning to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Simon Rolfes stated that he is skeptical about bringing players back. Rolfes explained that with Ibo Maza in the squad, Julian is not a topic for them.

Fernando Carro, chairman of the management board at Bayer Leverkusen, mentioned Julian Brandt in connection with the club before the match against Bayern Munich. On 'DAZN', Carro said that he finds Julian Brandt sensational and would definitely support Simon Rolfes, the managing director of sport, if he wanted him. Carro emphasized, however, that the signing would not be his responsibility and that Rolfes would have to make the decision. For Brandt, a move to Leverkusen would be a return to his former club.

Julian Brandt is available on a free transfer. Fernando Carro, chairman of the board at Bayer Leverkusen, has contributed to speculation about Julian Brandt’s possible return to the Werkself.

Bayer Leverkusen is among the few Bundesliga clubs capable of affording Julian Brandt's salary. Nevertheless, given his recent performances, they might not consider him an asset. Julian Brandt, who previously transferred from Bayer Leverkusen to Borussia Dortmund with high expectations that were not met, is expected to leave Dortmund a year before his contract expires. While a return to Leverkusen is financially possible, his recent form makes this an unlikely option for reinforcement, particularly as Leverkusen, along with Bayern Munich and Leipzig, do not regard him as a valuable addition. Additionally, since Brandt is a dedicated fan of Werder Bremen, the prospect of him moving there is also unlikely due to the substantial salary reduction it would require.