Bayer Leverkusen signs highly rated teenager Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin
- Bayer Leverkusen signed 19-year-old attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin on Thursday as their first signing for next season.
- Maza extended his Hertha contract last August until 2027 but financial troubles at the second-division club made his departure inevitable.
- The Berlin-born player, known for his technical skills, dribbling, and vision, scored five goals this season and played for Germany youth teams before opting for Algeria.
- Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes called Maza “one of the most interesting young attacking players” who suits their style, with the transfer fee reported near 12 million euros.
- Maza said he is grateful for the chance to step up to Leverkusen, the 2024 Bundesliga champions, signaling a busy summer amid possible departures and coaching changes.
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Bayer Leverkusen signs highly rated teenager Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has snapped up highly rated teenager Ibrahim Maza from second-division club Hertha Berlin in its first signing for next season.
Official: Bayer Leverkusen contract Abraham Maza in Hertha Berlin
The 19-year-old minor, natural Berlin, signed a five-year contract, until June 2030, after having highlighted this period to the service of Hertha, the 11th class of the second German division, proves that he marked five goals. The Leverkusen, second on the main scale and is ready to award the national campaign title to the Munich Bayern, did not reveal the transfer value of the German social communication in 12 million euros. Read also: Leverku…
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