Marseille defender Medina interested in joining Bayer Leverkusen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Facundo Medina, currently with Olympique Marseille, has expressed a desire to move to Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Leverkusen is looking to replace Alejandro Grimaldo and Medina, who is under contract until 2030 after a transfer from RC Lens, is a candidate. The 27-year-old can play as a left-back or central defender. His interest in joining Leverkusen comes shortly after the club was linked to him. Other candidates for the left-back position include Miguel Gutiérrez from SSC Napoli.
- •Medina plays both left-back and central defense.
- •He is under contract with Marseille until 2030.
- •Leverkusen is also considering Miguel Gutiérrez.
- •Medina's interest followed recent links to Leverkusen.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille defender believed to be keen on Leverkusen switch
"Bayer Leverkusen's field of options to replace Alejandro Grimaldo may be starting to narrow down, according to FußballTransfer.com.Facundo Medina, who can play both left-back and in central defence, ...
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