US Edition'I Leave Defenders Behind for Breakfast': Leverkusen Signs Young Dutch Winger Ernest Poku
NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA, GERMANY, AUG 11 – Ernest Poku joins Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal to enhance the squad amid a rebuild led by Erik ten Hag after key departures from the 2023-24 title-winning team.
- On Tuesday, Bayer Leverkusen signed 21-year-old winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year contract, strengthening its Dutch connection under coach Erik ten Hag.
- With key players exiting, last month striker Patrik Schick said he didn’t expect Leverkusen to compete for the Bundesliga title without major signings.
- In the 2025-26 season, Poku has played four games, scored once, and assisted twice after impressing in the Europa League on both wings.
- Ahead of Friday’s German Cup match, Poku joins Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken and American forward Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven.
- Featuring Lightning McQueen imagery, Leverkusen announced Ernest Poku's signing on social media, highlighting his reach to the European under-21 championship semifinals with the Netherlands.
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Ernest Poku Joins Bayer Leverkusen: A Dutch Connection Strengthens | Sports-Games
Bayer Leverkusen has signed 21-year-old winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar to enhance its Dutch influence under new coach Erik ten Hag. Known for his speed, Poku's joining is part of a strategic rebuild following significant player departures. His signing coincides with Ten Hag's debut as Leverkusen's coach.
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'I leave defenders behind for breakfast': Leverkusen signs young Dutch winger Ernest Poku
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag.
After Jayden Addai and Ruben van Bommel, Ernest Poku is the next winger to leave AZ. The right winger is transferring to Bayer Leverkusen. He will undergo a medical on Monday morning.
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Ernest Poku completes medical ahead of €12m Bayer Leverkusen move
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Ernest Poku is on the verge of joining Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen from AZ Alkmaar in a deal worth €10 million plus €2 million in bonuses. The 21-year-old arrived in Germany earlier today for his medical, the final step before signing a four-year contract that will keep him at the BayArena until 2029. Poku will become Leverkusen’s latest attacking reinforcement this summer, following the arrivals of Malik Ti…
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