Exequiel Palacios Joins Bayern Leverkusen

DBasia.news –  Bayern Leverkusen has now received brand-new ammunition in midfield. They managed to bring in the young Argentine star, Exequiel Palacios, from River Plate. Reporting from the official website of Leverkusen, Palacios will join from January 1, 2020. The 21-year-old player signed a five and a half years contract with Leverkusen.

Palacios is one of the best young stars in the world of Argentine football today. The 21-year-old payer even became the target of Real Madrid after bringing River Plate to the Copa Libertadores title in 2018.

“Exequiel Palacios is a young player with extraordinary technique and has a high goal-scoring instinct. His ability is compatible with our playing style, “said director of Leverkusen, Simone Rolfes, quoted from the club’s official website.

Palacios himself was thrilled as he could be part of the Bayer Leverkusen squad. “I am extremely happy to be able to join Leverkusen. This club was once the home of many South American players. “

“Bayer Leverkusen has a great reputation in Argentina. “I feel proud for being part of an ambitious plan here and can’t wait to feel the atmosphere of the Bundesliga and European competition,” Palacios continued.

In order to secure the services of Palacios, Die Werkself must disburse substantial funds. According to Transfermarkt, they had to pour in funds of 21.5 million Euros. Palacios himself is bound by a five-and-a-half-year long-term contract at Bayer Leverkusen.