During the 2008–09 season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen competed in the Bundesliga. Season summary Leverkusen dropped further down the table to finish 9th, failing to qualify for European competition for a second consecutive year. Manager Bruno Labbadia left Leverkusen at the end of the season for Hamburg, and was replaced by erstwhile Bayern Munich caretaker Jupp Heynckes. Players First-team squad Squad at end of season
Left club during season
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