Mr. Barzanti's Review on the Environmental Announcement by the Commission
Janis Blaswich, a 34-year-old goalkeeper, has signed a contract with Bayer Leverkusen after completing a transfer from RB Leipzig. The deal, worth an initial €2 million with potential bonuses of up to €1 million, will see Blaswich serve as backup to the new No. 1, Mark Flekken [1][2][5].
The transfer finalizes a reshuffle in Leverkusen's goalkeeper lineup for the 2025/26 season. Blaswich's contract runs until 2027, a two-year extension from his previous contract with Leipzig [5].
Blaswich expressed his pride in joining Leverkusen, describing it as the "most prestigious club" in his home region and one of Germany’s best [1][4]. Leverkusen's sports director highlighted Blaswich's individual quality and international experience as a valuable addition to their goalkeeping unit [4].
Meanwhile, Lukas Hradecky, the long-time starting goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to move to AS Monaco. Although the transfer has not been officially confirmed, several media outlets have reported that Hradecky will serve as backup to the Monaco goalkeeper [3]. If the transfer is completed, it is expected to bring in at least three million euros for Bayer Leverkusen [6].
In a separate move, Mark Flekken, previously with FC Brentford, has been signed by Bayer Leverkusen. Flekken, who has not been involved in any transfer fee, is the new signing at Leverkusen [7][8].
Last season, Blaswich played on loan for RB Salzburg in Austria [9]. His contract with RB Leipzig runs until 2026 [10].
[1] Sky Sports [2] Goal.com [3] ESPN [4] Bundesliga.com [5] Bayer Leverkusen official statement [6] Bayer Leverkusen official statement [7] Bayer Leverkusen official statement [8] Sky Sports [9] RB Salzburg official statement [10] RB Leipzig official statement
In the reshuffle of goalkeepers for the 2025/26 season, Janis Blaswich has joined Bayer Leverkusen from RB Leipzig, highlighting his individual quality and international experience as a valuable addition to their team, making way for Lukas Hradecky's potential move to AS Monaco. Despite his upcoming backup role, Blaswich's passion for football remains undeterred, considering Bayer Leverkusen as the most prestigious club in his home region and one of Germany’s top football clubs.
