Bayer Leverkusen has signed Germany ahead Jonas Hofmann from Bundesliga rival Borussia Monchengladbach.
Hofmann, who will probably be 31 on July 14, signed a deal by way of June 2027, Leverkusen mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday.
“Jonas has been on our radar for a long time and we’re happy that he chose Bayer 04,” sporting director Simon Rolfes mentioned. “He’s the type of player we were looking for for our squad thanks to his oversight of the game, his outstanding technical ability and his experience.”
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Hofmann began his profession at Hoffenheim earlier than becoming a member of Borussia Dortmund. He switched to Gladbach in January 2016 and went on to attain 40 targets and arrange 40 extra in 184 Bundesliga video games for “the Foals.”
Kicker journal reported that Leverkusen was paying 10 million euros ($10.9 million) to activate an exit clause within the contract that Hofmann signed with Gladbach final 12 months. The participant’s earlier contract with Gladbach was resulting from expire in 2023 however he prolonged it by two years with the choice for one more 12 months after that – albeit with the opportunity of leaving if one other membership agreed to pay a set sum.
“The team is exciting and has incredible quality,” Hofmann mentioned of his new membership. “I’m really looking forward to this new chapter.”
Hofmann has 4 targets in 21 appearances for Germany.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com