Leverkusen set to sign young striker
According to Bild, 18-year-old striker Christian Kofane was in Leverkusen on Saturday to undergo his medical ahead of a move to Bayer 04.
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Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly close to completing the signing of 18-year-old Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane from Spanish second division side Albacete.
According to Bild, Kofane was in Leverkusen on Saturday to undergo a medical ahead of the move.
He is expected to sign a contract with Die Werkself that runs until 2030. The plan is for him to serve as a backup to Patrik Schick, while Victor Boniface could leave if a suitable offer arrives.
Leverkusen are believed to have triggered a €5 million release clause in Kofane’s contract.
The forward made a name for himself in the second half of last season, scoring eight goals in Spain’s second division.
