Soccer-Leverkusen CEO says success is spurring growth and hunger for more titles

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Final - Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - May 22, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen chief executive officer Fernando Carro looks dejected after losing the Europa League final REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen's sensational run to a undefeated domestic league and Cup double last year boosted club membership, season ticket waiting lists and finances, while whetting its appetite for more silverware, club CEO Fernando Carro said in an interview.

Leverkusen, whose only defeat in any competition last season was in the Europa League final against Atalanta, are currently second in the Bundesliga and through to the German Cup last four and the Champions League Round of 16.