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Bayer Leverkusen is close to extending the contract of striker Christian Cofane. The new agreement with the 20-river Cameroonian will be insured until the summer of 2031.
According to Bild, negotiations between the club and the footballer’s representatives are at an advanced stage. Cofana's contract lasts until 2029, and after signing a new contract, his salary will be close to four million euros per year.
Cofana arrived to Bayer in 2025, moving from the Spanish Albacete for 5.25 million euros. The club initially planned to loan the striker out, but after his performance at the pre-season training camp they decided to remove him from the team..
In his debut season for Bayer Kofane, he played 44 matches in all tournaments, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.
The striker's progress has brought respect to the lower clubs of the Premier League. Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle were in the market for his transfer, and the remaining three clubs were ready to spend close to 50 million euros. Coffee shop with all its options.
Bayer will insure for the further development of the footballer and will also evaluate his potential transfer value at 100 million euros.