Bayer Leverkusen have signed Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia on a mortgage deal till the top of the season.
The 28-year-old can play in midfield or a extra attacking function and has been introduced in by the Bundesliga champions to exchange Martin Terrier, who lately sustained a long-term damage.
Buendia was a peripheral determine at Villa underneath Unai Emery and is relishing the chance to kickstart his profession on the BayArena.
Emiliano Buendía indicators underneath the cross!🇦🇷💪
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder joins on mortgage from @AVFCOfficial , Welcome Emi! pic.twitter.com/7YMi9os4vc
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) January 29, 2025
He advised the membership’s official web site: “The Bundesliga may be very interesting to me. Bayer Leverkusen are the defending champions and in my opinion the most effective and most fascinating groups in Europe.
“I’ve clearly seen Leverkusen’s performances within the Champions League in latest months and likewise their Europa League video games final season. It’s an amazing group that performs engaging soccer. I’m certain I may also help contribute to the membership’s success.”
Crunch Bayern conflict on the horizon
Xabi Alonso’s facet are in rivalry to retain their Bundesliga title. They’re second, six factors behind Bayern Munich, and nonetheless should face Vincent Kompany’s males at dwelling on February 15.
Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes mentioned: “Emi Buendia is an efficient, technically versatile participant who performs in a passionate and assertive means.
“He’s performed greater than 100 video games within the demanding Premier League and brings a number of expertise to assist us instantly in attaining our objectives.”