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Alejo Sarco transfers from Bundesliga to Sporting Gijón in LaLiga2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:02 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Alejo Sarco transfers from Bundesliga to Sporting Gijón in LaLiga2

Summary

Alejo Sarco has left the Bundesliga to join Sporting Gijón, a LaLiga2 club, after making just six appearances in 18 months. Sarco, who signed with Bayer Leverkusen in 2025 and was loaned to Borussia Mönchengladbach, is expected to gain more playing time in Spain. Leverkusen's sports director, Simon Rolfes, mentioned the club’s confidence in Sarco's development and confirmed a buyback option is included in the deal. This move comes as Sporting Gijón prepares for its tenth consecutive season in the second tier of Spanish football.

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By the Numbers

•Sarco played only six Bundesliga games over 18 months.
•He joined Bayer Leverkusen as a free agent in 2025.
•A buyback option has been secured by Bayer Leverkusen.
•His performance at the U20 World Cup was significant for Argentina.
•Sporting Gijón prepares for the upcoming LaLiga2 season.

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10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Alejo Sarco departs Bundesliga to join Sporting Gijón

What they're saying

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After only six Bundesliga appearances in 18 months, Alejo Sarco has joined LaLiga2 side Sporting Gijón. According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen secured a buyback option for the 20-year-old attacker.Sa...
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