US EditionBayer Leverkusen Signs US Midfielder Malik Tillman for Club-Record Fee
NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA, GERMANY, JUL 12 – Leverkusen paid 35 million euros to replace Florian Wirtz, who left for Liverpool in a Bundesliga-record deal, signing Tillman through 2030 as part of their rebuild.
- On July 12, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen secured the signing of 23-year-old US midfielder Malik Tillman from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, setting a new record for the highest transfer fee paid by the club.
- Leverkusen acquired Tillman to replace Florian Wirtz, who left for Liverpool, with reports placing the transfer fee between 35 and 40 million euros.
- Tillman netted 16 times and assisted on five occasions across 34 appearances last season, playing a key role in PSV’s capture of the Dutch league championship. He has also earned 25 caps for the United States, including six appearances during this summer’s Gold Cup.
- Tillman has committed to a five-year deal running until June 2030 and expressed enthusiasm about the move, describing it as an important progression in his career. Meanwhile, Leverkusen's sporting director praised him as a powerful and highly threatening offensive player.
- Tillman's arrival strengthens Leverkusen's midfield as the club rebuilds this offseason with the aim to compete for the Bundesliga title.
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Malik Tillman was a special guest at PSV's friendly against Elversberg on Saturday morning at the De Herdgang training complex. Earlier today, Bayer Leverkusen announced the transfer of the American international. Tillman is making the €40 million transfer and has signed a five-year contract with Die Werkself.
Leverkusen Signs Malik Tillman for Club-Record Fee | Sports-Games
Bayer Leverkusen has signed Malik Tillman, a United States international, from PSV Eindhoven for a club-record fee to replace Florian Wirtz. Tillman, who excelled at PSV last season, will join the Bundesliga club aiming to strengthen its attacking options.
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Bayer Leverkusen signs US midfielder Malik Tillman for club-record fee
Bayer Leverkusen has moved to replace Florian Wirtz by signing United States international Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven for a club-record fee.
Malik Tillman has already gained Bundesliga experience for FC Bayern. In Leverkusen he is now to close a big gap. The offensive midfielder gets a long-term contract.
Bayer Leverkusen has signed Malik Tillman of PSV Eindhoven until 2030. The offensive player is the most expensive purchase in Bayer's history.
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