Andrea Natali joins AZ Alkmaar on permanent deal from Leverkusen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Andrea Natali joins AZ Alkmaar on permanent deal from Leverkusen

Summary

AZ Alkmaar has officially signed Andrea Natali from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent basis. The 18-year-old centre-half spent the previous year on loan at the Dutch club, where he made a significant impression. The transfer is reported to range between €2 and 3 million, and Natali has agreed to a contract until summer 2031. He previously played for Leverkusen's U-17 and U-19 teams, but did not feature for the first team. Natali expressed his excitement about returning to AZ Alkmaar and continuing his development.

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•Natali joins AZ Alkmaar permanently after a loan spell last season.
•The transfer fee is between €2 and 3 million.
•Natali signed a contract running until summer 2031.
•He did not make an appearance for Bayer Leverkusen's first team.
•Natali expressed happiness about continuing at AZ Alkmaar.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Leverkusen talent Natali joins AZ Alkmaar permanently

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Bayer Leverkusen prospect Andrea Natali will continue his career permanently at AZ Alkmaar, both clubs have officially announced. After a one-year loan spell last season, the Eredivise side have sign...
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