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Bayer Leverkusen’s Luca Erlein joins Energie Cottbus on loan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen’s Luca Erlein joins Energie Cottbus on loan

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen has officially loaned Luca Erlein to 2. Bundesliga club Energie Cottbus. The move is aimed at providing the young German international with more playing time in a competitive environment, following his participation in the U19 Euros where Germany finished as runners-up. Leverkusen's director of football Kim Falkenberg expressed confidence in Erlein's development and potential to progress to the Bundesliga. Energie Cottbus, having just gained promotion to the second division, is bolstering its squad in preparation for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Erlein joins Energie Cottbus on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.
•He played every minute for Germany U19 at the Euros this summer.
•Leverkusen anticipates further development for Erlein through this loan.
•Energie Cottbus is preparing for the new 2. Bundesliga season.

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Bayer Leverkusen’s Luca Erlein joins Energie Cottbus on loan

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Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the departure of new signing Luca Erlein on loan to 2. Bundesliga side Energie Cottbus.The 2. Bundesliga is considered an ideal environment for the development of the G...
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