CLOSED: Leverkusen secures a star signing for Xabi Alonso

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The Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, has finalized the signing of Emiliano Buendía on loan until the end of the season, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The German club, the current Bundesliga champion, sees in the Argentine a key reinforcement for their offense following the long-term absence of Martin Terrier, who is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury. The German team will have a purchase option of 20 million euros.

🔴⚫️🇦🇷 Emi Buendía to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go! Deal in place with Aston Villa on loan with buy option.

Buendia has agreed to the move and medical tests will follow, as @Plettigoal reports.

All set to be signed this week. pic.twitter.com/JckTYdVK0L

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2025

The former Norwich City player, signed by the Villans in 2021 for a club-record fee, suffered a serious knee injury that kept him off the field throughout the 2023-24 season. Although he returned to action in September 2024, under Unai Emery's management, he has had few opportunities, accumulating just minimal playing time as a substitute so far this season.

🔴⚫️🇦🇷 The buy option for Emiliano Buendía to Bayer Leverkusen after the initial loan will be worth around €20m.

Buendía signs a new one-year deal at Aston Villa ahead of the loan move to Leverkusen. pic.twitter.com/sqpWsv8bMu

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2025

Leverkusen finalizes the signing of Buendía

The lack of continuity in England, combined with Leverkusen's need to strengthen their squad, has led to an agreement that seems beneficial for both sides. Buendía, 27 years old, aims to rediscover his best form in a team that, although six points behind Bayern Munich in the table, still has 15 matches left to defend its league champion title.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa remains focused on securing a top-four spot in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Buendía will seek to make the most of this new phase in Germany to showcase his talent and contribute to Xabi Alonso's goal of keeping Leverkusen among Europe's elite. An intriguing move that could be a turning point in the Argentine's career.

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