Bayer Leverkusen signs Facundo Medina: Argentine defender joins from Olympique

Bayer Leverkusen signs Facundo Medina: Argentine defender joins from Olympique de Marseille

Bayer Leverkusen hat den argentinischen Verteidiger Facundo Medina für fünf Jahre verpflichtet. Der 25-Millionen-Euro-Transfer ist ein wichtiger Schritt für die Bayerer in der Abwehr. Medina, der mit der argentinischen Nationalmannschaft Weltmeister geworden ist, soll in der Bundesliga ein wichtiger Spieler werden.

7 Aug 2026

Updated 22 Sep 2026 By Sophie Ziegler · senior correspondent

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Argentine defender Facundo Medina for five years. The €25 million transfer is a significant step for the Bayerer in defense.

Medina, who won the World Cup with the Argentine national team, will be a key player in the Bundesliga. He brings experience and skills to the defense, which the Bayerer need in the upcoming season.

The transfer of Facundo Medina is a significant step for Bayer Leverkusen. The club will likely have a strong team in defense in the upcoming season. Medina will be a key player in this defense and Bayer Leverkusen will aim to be successful in the Bundesliga.

Current statistics

Bayer Leverkusen is currently 5th in the Bundesliga table with 52 points from 29 games. The Bayerer have scored 59 goals and conceded 39 goals in the current season, resulting in a plus of 20 goals. The next fixture for Bayer Leverkusen is a home game against FSV Mainz 05 on February 20, 2027.