Bayer Leverkusen targets fullbacks Medina and El Ouahdi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen is pursuing Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina for the left-back position, as reported by Kicker. Medina is being considered to replace Alejandro Grimaldo, who transferred to Atlético Madrid. Marseille reportedly demands at least €25 million for Medina, under contract until 2030. Leverkusen is also evaluating KRC Genk's Zakaria El Ouahdi for right-back. El Ouahdi, a 24-year-old Morocco international, has registered 12 goals and six assists in 43 appearances this season and has four caps for his national team. The left-back decision may influence their pursuit of a right-back.
- •Bayer Leverkusen seeks Facundo Medina and Zakaria El Ouahdi.
- •Medina would replace Alejandro Grimaldo at left-back.
- •Marseille seeks at least €25 million for Medina.
- •El Ouahdi has scored 12 goals this season.
- •Leverkusen's left-back choice may guide their right-back strategy.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen target two fullbacks
"Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina for the left-back position while also considering KRC Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi as a candidate at right-b...
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