Bayer Leverkusen Seal High-Profile Double Transfer with Badé and Echeverri

Bayer Leverkusen have finalized a significant double transfer coup, securing French defender Loïc Badé from Sevilla and Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City. The deals, confirmed late Tuesday, underscore the Bundesliga club’s ambition under new manager Erik ten Hag to rebuild a squad depleted by recent departures.Badé, 25, joins for a reported €29 million plus €4 million in add-ons, signing a five-year contract. The center-back, who featured in 32 La Liga matches last season, brings a robust defensive presence with an average of 5.4 clearances per 90 minutes. His move fills the void left by Jonathan Tah’s transfer to Bayern Munich, strengthening Leverkusen’s backline as they aim to defend their Bundesliga title.

Simultaneously, Echeverri, a 19-year-old prodigy, arrives on a season-long loan with no buy option, his salary fully covered by Leverkusen. The young midfielder, who debuted for Manchester City last season, will undergo medicals alongside Badé within the next 24 hours. This strategic acquisition addresses midfield depth concerns amid speculation over Florian Wirtz’s future.

The transfers, outmaneuvering rivals like Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, signal Leverkusen’s intent to remain a European contender under Ten Hag’s guidance.