Bayer Leverkusen Lands Argentine International, Expected to Be Immediate Impact Player

Medina joins Leverkusen from French club Olympique Marseille. He featured in the recent World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, even playing in the final against Spain. In Argentina's 0-1 extra-time loss, he came on in the 70th minute. He has 14 caps for the Albicelestes national team to date.

"In Facundo Medina, we've acquired a highly experienced professional whose quality and strong mentality will make him an immediate asset to our squad. He's strong and assertive in individual duels," stated Bayer's sporting director Simon Rolfes, as reported by DPA.

According to French newspaper L’Équipe, Leverkusen will pay 23 million euros for Medina, with Marseille potentially receiving an additional two million in bonuses.