Bayer Leverkusen have struck a €37,5m settlement with BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 facet RC Strasbourg Alsace to signal Ivory Coast worldwide full-back Guéla Doué (23), based on o. Désiré Doué’s youthful brother didn’t characteristic for the Alsatians of their 2-1 house Ligue 1 win towards Lens. Doué is the most recent key Strasbourg participant to depart La Meinau this summer time, following within the footsteps of Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira and Abdoul Ouattara. The appropriate-back initially joined Strasbourg from Ligue 1 rivals Rennes in a €6m deal.
Carles Martinez Novells’ Bayer Leverkusen had been available in the market for a right-back given they’re wanting choices on this space, with solely the 35-year-old Lucas Vazquez as the only accessible choice. Bayer Leverkusen have splashed the money on Ligue 1 gamers this summer time.
Earlier than Guéla Doué’s €37,5m transfer, Die Werkself signed Afonso Moreira from Lyon and Facundo Medina from Marseille for a mixed €52m. Romano understands that Guéla Doué has been allowed to endure a medical with the Bundesliga facet.
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