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Facundo Medina prepares for Bundesliga debut with Bayer Leverkusen

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Facundo Medina prepares for Bundesliga debut with Bayer Leverkusen

Summary

Facundo Medina joins Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga following a successful World Cup campaign as a runner-up with Argentina. After a career that included stints at River Plate and Olympique Marseille, Medina reflects on his challenging upbringing in Villa Fiorito. He is set to make his competitive debut next week against Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal, with the Bundesliga beginning shortly thereafter. Medina has been recognized for his strong defensive skills and determination gained from his early life experience.

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•Facundo Medina signed with Bayer Leverkusen for 20 million euros.
•He grew up in Villa Fiorito, a neighborhood known for its football culture.
•Medina helped Argentina reach the World Cup final, assisting Messi in a match.
•Leverkusen will face Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal next week.
•The Bundesliga season begins shortly after the DFB-Pokal match.

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His year could hardly have gone much better so far. “Only” the World Cup title would probably have been the cherry on top of his career cream cake. After all, after Facundo Medina finished as Worl...
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