What happened?
Bayer Leverkusen has signed defender Luca Erlein on loan from Energie Cottbus. The transfer is part of a long-term plan to develop Erlein at the highest level and recommend him for more senior roles in the future.
Why is it important for Bayer Leverkusen?
The talented defender will regularly play at a high level, before being recommended for more senior roles at the Bundesliga club. Bayer Leverkusen hopes that Erlein will make the next important step in the 2. Bundesliga and be recommended for the jump to the Bundesliga in the future.
What's next?
The deal was announced on Monday (27. July). Bayer Leverkusen hopes that Erlein will make the next development step in Cottbus and be recommended for the jump to the Bundesliga in the future. The talented defender will regularly play at a high level, before being recommended for more senior roles at the Bundesliga club.
Facts about Luca Erlein
Age: 19. Position: Right-back. Transfer fee: Two million euros (according to tm.de)
