Argentinian talent

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have formalized the signing of Argentine attacking talent Alejo Sarco. The 18-year-old center forward is a free transfer from champions Vélez Sarsfield and has signed a contract with the Werkself until June 30, 2029.

“Alejo Sarco is a promise for the future of Bayer 04 Leverkusen,” said general director of Sport Simon Rolfes. “He is a technically competent player, fast, agile and assertive in a duel. With his finishing qualities, he completes the profile of a modern center forward. Alejo has a promising career ahead of him.

Sarco has one goal and one assist in nine games for Vélez Sarsfield, but his last appearance on the pitch was in June. The reason was that the striker did not want to extend his contract, which expired at the end of the year. The board reacted very sensitively and, in addition to suspending the player, issued a statement expressing its dissatisfaction with the « ingratitude » and « audacity » of the player and those around him.

At Leverkusen, Sarco is delighted with the “step forward to become one of the best clubs in Europe. It’s something I dreamed of, » says the 1.79 meter left (Site notre bureau spécialisé). « Bayer 04 had been interested for a long time, which made me follow the club’s fantastic last season even more intensely. exciting for me to be part of this team in the future and it is a great challenge to strengthen it with my resources.