Bayer Leverkusen's Bailey signs contract extension

Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey had been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs after last season, but he is, now, under contract until 2023.

Published : Aug 19, 2018 17:52 IST

Winger Leon Bailey has signed a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen that will keep him under contract with the Bundesliga club for the next five years.

A number of other European teams have been rumoured to have an interest in the 21-year-old, who has scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in his 44 appearances for Leverkusen.

Bailey's previous deal ran out in 2022, but Leverkusen has agreed fresh terms on a new contract that will last until June 2023. Bailey joined Leverkusen from Belgian club Genk in January 2017.

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