The team's chief, Simon Rolfes, expressed his excitement about the signing, saying that Bade is a young but experienced defender who has played against top-level attackers in the Spanish La Liga. Rolfes believes that Bade's physical abilities and ability to read the game will strengthen Bayer's defense and allow them to compete at the highest level.

Bade himself is thrilled about joining Bayer Leverkusen, citing the team's growing reputation abroad and the passion of their fans. He has been impressed by the team's performances in European matches and is looking forward to fighting for a trophy with his new team.