New Blood in the Bundesliga: Jarell Quansah Set to Join Bayer Leverkusen
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Get ready, Bundesliga! English defender Jarell Quansah, the Euro U21 champion, is about to be the latest addition to Bayer Leverkusen's roster. According to reports from the "Bild" newspaper, Quansah is poised to sign a contract with the 2024 German champions on Monday, following successful medical evaluations.
Quansah, a 22-year-old former star of Liverpool FC's youth academy, boasts an impressive resumé, with 30 appearances in the Premier League under his belt. He was a key player in England's 3-2 victory over the German national team at Euro 2024, and he shone in all six games for England at the U21 European Championship.
The transfer fee for Quansah is estimated to be around 30 million euros, making him one of the most significant signings in Bayer Leverkusen's history. His arrival comes at a crucial time, with Jonathan Tah having recently moved to Bayern Munich, leaving a void at Bayer that Quansah is expected to fill.
Former Liverpool professional and current TV pundit Markus Babbel has high praise for the young defender. According to Babbel, "The boy's got potential. He's a really good player."
The deal between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool is reportedly more complex than just a straightforward sale. Liverpool has included a buy-back clause set at over €60 million (£51.4 million), potentially allowing them to re-sign Quansah in the future, after he's had a chance to gain valuable experience at Bayer.
- Signing
- Jarell Quansah
- U21 European Champion
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Düsseldorf
- Bild newspaper
[1] "Bayer to pay €41 million for Quansah, including potential add-ons[ deutschen raidio reporting]" - sportszip.net, dated June 25, 2024[3] "Liverpool include buy-back option for Quansah in transfer agreement with Bayer" - liverpoolfc.com, dated June 25, 2024[4] "Bundesliga: Quansah bekommt 30 Millionen Euro[ published by Sport1]" - bundesliga.com, dated June 25, 2024
- Jarell Quansah, the U21 European Champion, is set to sign with Bayer 04 Leverkusen for €41 million, according to German radio reporting.
- Despite his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool FC has included a buy-back option for Quansah in the transfer agreement, as reported by Liverpool FC's official website.
