Bayer Leverkusen signs Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim through 2030
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Bayer 04 Leverkusen has officially signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from TSG Hoffenheim on a contract that runs until 2030. Erlein, a right-back, joins Leverkusen for a reported transfer fee of €2 million. He has previously played regularly in 3. Liga for Hoffenheim's second team and made an appearance in the Europa League during the 2024/25 season. Leverkusen's managing director of sport, Simon Rolfes, expressed satisfaction with the signing, highlighting Erlein's talent as a robust defender. A loan deal could be considered for Erlein before he takes on a larger role at the club.
- •Luca Erlein signs with Bayer Leverkusen from Hoffenheim.
- •Transfer fee reported at €2 million.
- •Contract lasts until 2030.
- •Erlein has U19 international experience.
- •Loan deal may be considered before the new season.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen sign U19 international Erlein, send him to Cottbus on loan
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Bayer Leverkusen sign Germany U19 international from Hoffenheim
"Bayer Leverkusen have signed Germany under-19 international full back Luca Erlein from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim and are sending him on loan to second division Energie Cottbus for the upcoming season. Leverkusen said that the 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2030.
"Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from TSG Hoffenheim. The right-back signed a contract until 2030 with his new club on Saturday morning. According to Transfermarkt...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 1:33 PMLeverkusen sign U19 international Erlein, send him to Cottbus on loan
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Germany under-19 international full back Luca Erlein from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim and are sending him on loan to second division Energie Cottbus for the upcoming season. Leverkusen said that the 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2030.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:46 AMOfficial: Bayer Leverkusen sign Germany U19 international from Hoffenheim
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from TSG Hoffenheim. The right-back signed a contract until 2030 with his new club on Saturday morning. According to Transfermarkt...
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