Bayer Leverkusen poised for acquisition of AZ Alkmaar player, Poku
Bayer Leverkusen Secures Dutch Talent Ernest Poku
Bayer Leverkusen has bolstered its squad with the signing of 21-year-old winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar. The transfer fee, reported to be around €10-12 million including bonuses, marks a significant investment in the young talent [1][3][4].
Poku, who is also a Netherlands U-21 international, has penned a long-term deal with the German club, with some reports suggesting it could last up to five years [1][2][3]. This move comes as Bayer Leverkusen looks to fill the void left by the departures of key players such as Lukas Hradecky, who joined AS Monaco.
In addition to Poku, Bayer Leverkusen has also signed goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from RB Leipzig and is pursuing Sevilla defender Loïc Badé, with negotiations ongoing and competition from other clubs [1].
Poku, who played as a right-winger in the Dutch Eredivisie, scored three goals and provided six assists in 48 games. He is known for his exceptional speed, as evidenced by his record as the fastest player at the U-21 European Championship in Slovakia, where he clocked a speed of 35.3 km/h [1].
The transfer of Poku is just one part of a larger restructuring at Bayer Leverkusen. In recent years, the club has seen the departures of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Granit Xhaka, and Lukas Hradecky. New coach Erik ten Hag has publicly demanded more reinforcements for the club ahead of the new Bundesliga season [1].
Other notable transfers involving Bayer Leverkusen include FC Liverpool's acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich's signing of Jonathan Tah, and AFC Sunderland's signing of Granit Xhaka. Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen has also welcomed Jarell Quansah from FC Liverpool and Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven [1].
| Detail | Information | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Player | Ernest Poku | | Previous Club | AZ Alkmaar | | New Club | Bayer Leverkusen | | Transfer Fee | Around €10-12 million including bonuses | | Contract Duration | 4 to 5 years (reports vary; possibly until 2030) | | Age | 21 years | | International Status | Netherlands U-21 international | | Notable Departures | Lukas Hradecky (goalkeeper, captain, to AS Monaco) | | Reinforcements | Janis Blaswich (goalkeeper, from RB Leipzig), pursuit of Loïc Badé |
This transfer reflects Bayer Leverkusen's ongoing efforts to bolster its squad ahead of the new Bundesliga season.
- Bayer Leverkusen's acquisition of Ernest Poku, a Dutch talent, indicates their continued focus on strengthening their squad for the upcoming European-leagues season.
- With Poku's addition to the team, Bayer Leverkusen augmented their offensive line, bringing in a dynamic winger known for his speed, who previously excelled in sports like football in the Dutch Eredivisie.
