Bayer Leverkusen completes €20m signing of Facundo Medina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen has announced the signing of defender Facundo Medina from Olympique Marseille for a reported fee of 20 million euros. The 27-year-old Medina, who recently made his World Cup debut with the Argentine national team, provided an assist for Lionel Messi during the tournament. Medina expressed his gratitude towards Messi, who chose a tattoo design for him. He plans to get it tattooed soon.
- •Bayer Leverkusen signs Facundo Medina for €20 million.
- •Medina has made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
- •He assisted Messi's goal against Austria in the tournament.
- •Leverkusen aims to strengthen its defense with this acquisition.
- •Medina will get a tattoo chosen by Messi.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Messi chose his tattoo! Bundesliga club unveil €20m signing
"A World Cup runner-up is coming to the Bundesliga! Facundo Medina will soon be wearing the Bayer Leverkusen shirt. The Werkself officially announced the transfer just now.According to 'Bild', Leverkus...
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