La Liga
Sevilla is very close to closing the sale of Loïc Badé to Bayer Leverkusen, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his Twitter account. This would be the first major sale for the Seville team in this summer transfer market.
According to the transfer expert, the German team, currently led by Erik Ten Hag, has reached an agreement with the French center-back and is working to finalize a deal with Sevilla. The Dutch coach sees him as a key reinforcement to compete in the Bundesliga.
🚨🔴⚫️ Bayer Leverkusen are on the way to close Loïc Badé deal!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025
Agreement closer and talks underway with Sevilla, after personal terms agreed with Bade’s camp last week.
Bayer, optimistic to get it done this week. pic.twitter.com/XAIuKxdfTp
Advanced Negotiations with Sevilla FC for Loïc Badé
Talks between Bayer Leverkusen and Sevilla FC have entered a crucial stage. The Andalusian team is aware that Badé's departure will leave a significant gap in their defense, especially because at the start of La Liga they only have Marcão and Kike Salas as available center-backs.
The French defender, who is recovering from a minor injury, has been training alone to return to action as soon as possible. The contract offered by Leverkusen, with a duration until 2030 and better financial terms than in Seville, is one of the factors favoring Germany.
Although Bayer Leverkusen leads the race for Badé, they have not been the only ones interested. Premier League's Bournemouth made a €30 million offer, but the player rejected the English destination due to his desire to play in the Champions League next season.
Sevilla could try to increase the price by leveraging the recent sales of Wirtz and Frimpong totaling €165 million. This would allow the Seville club to strengthen its negotiation position and demand a higher sum than initially planned by the German team.

Bayer Leverkusen Going All Out
If completed, Badé would be Bayer Leverkusen's eleventh signing in this window. The club has already invested in players like Tillman (€35 million), Quansah (€35), Maza (€12), Flekken (€10), and Kofane (€5.25), in a clear effort to revamp their squad and increase competitiveness in all competitions.
For Erik Ten Hag, Badé's arrival will provide physical strength, aerial prowess, and defensive solidity, essential qualities to face a season where the club aims to be a contender in both the Bundesliga and Europe.
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