Goalkeeper Hradecky transfers to Monaco, according to the latest reports, leaving Bayer behind.
Bayer Leverkusen Announce Janis Blaswich as New Goalkeeper
Bayer Leverkusen have announced the signing of Janis Blaswich from RB Leipzig as the reported successor to Lukas Hradecky. The transfer, worth around €2 million plus bonuses, has been agreed, and Blaswich is expected to join the club imminently following the completion of his medical.
Lukas Hradecky, who led Leverkusen as captain to the double and significantly shaped the most successful era in the club's history, is set to depart after being demoted to second-choice goalkeeper behind Mark Flekken. Hradecky's transfer to AS Monaco is effective immediately, and he has signed a two-year contract until June 2027.
Simon Rolfes, the sporting director of Bayer Leverkusen, made a statement regarding Hradecky's departure, stating that Blaswich is seen as a "first-class successor" bringing individual quality and international experience to the club. Blaswich has signed a contract valid until June 2027.
The departure of Hradecky marks a significant exodus of key players from Leverkusen, with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Granit Xhaka, and most recently, Lukas Hradecky having left the club. Transfer rumors also surround defenders Piero Hincapie and Alejandro Grimaldo, midfielder Exequiel Palacios, and striker Victor Boniface at Leverkusen.
Hradecky joined Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018 and has been the clear number one goalkeeper at the club since then. He played a total of 286 competitive games for Leverkusen, and his departure may have been prompted by the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who could potentially challenge his starting position.
Blaswich, a Finnish national, is expected to take up the mantle and lead Leverkusen's defence in the upcoming seasons. The club will be hoping that he can replicate Hradecky's success and help them continue their upward trajectory in German football.
Janis Blaswich, the newly signed goalkeeper, is anticipated to play a significant role in European leagues, continuing the successful tradition set by Lukas Hradecky. With several key players departing, Bayer Leverkusen will count on Blaswich's individual quality and international experience to maintain their progress in football competitions across the continent.
