Bayer Leverkusen agrees to sign Guéla Doué from RC Strasbourg for 37.5 million
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen reached an agreement to sign defender Guéla Doué from RC Strasbourg for a fee of 37.5 million euros. The deal, which includes add-ons, concludes negotiations after the German club identified the 23-year-old as its primary target for the right-back position. Doué has approved the move and is traveling to Germany to complete a medical examination and finalize the transfer. He joins a Leverkusen side coached by Carles Martínez, where he is expected to compete for a starting role. The Ivorian international recorded two goals and seven assists in 34 appearances across all competitions last season. This transfer follows interest from other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, and addresses a vacancy in the Leverkusen squad.
- •Bayer Leverkusen and RC Strasbourg agreed to a 37.5 million euro transfer fee for Guéla Doué.
- •The 23-year-old defender is traveling to Germany for a medical check and final contract signing.
- •Doué recorded two goals and seven assists during his 34 appearances with Strasbourg last season.
- •The player chose the move to Leverkusen after discussions regarding the club's long-term sporting project.
- •Leverkusen targeted the right-back position to improve depth and consistency within the starting squad.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen to sign Strasbourg full-back Guéla Doué in €37,5m deal
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Guéla Doué to Bayer Leverkusen: €37.5m Agreement Reached
"Bayer Leverkusen have struck a €37,5m agreement with BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg Alsace to sign Ivory Coast international full-back Guéla Doué (23), according to Fabrizio Romano. Dési...
"The German club has secured its third defensive target, outmaneuvering European rivals to land the dynamic Ivorian right-back and strengthen Carles Martínez’s squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:35 AMBayer Leverkusen to sign Strasbourg full-back Guéla Doué in €37,5m deal
Bayer Leverkusen have struck a €37,5m agreement with BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg Alsace to sign Ivory Coast international full-back Guéla Doué (23), according to Fabrizio Romano. Dési...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:10 AMGuéla Doué to Bayer Leverkusen: €37.5m Agreement Reached
The German club has secured its third defensive target, outmaneuvering European rivals to land the dynamic Ivorian right-back and strengthen Carles Martínez’s squad.
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