Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign talented youngster Farid Alfa-Ruprecht from Manchester City, in a deal worth €5 million (£4m/$6m).
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Sky Blues hold 40% sell-on clause19-year-old returns to country of birthWinger has represented Germany at youth levelFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 19-year-old will return to his homeland, having spent the last three years in City's academy and reserve team. He never made a first-team appearance for the club.
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However it seems the top brass at City do expect the youngster to go on to bigger and brighter things. Fabrizio Romano reports a 40% sell-on clause is part of the deal.
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Alfa-Ruprecht joined the Sky Blues in 2022 from his hometown club HSV. The highly rated winger has represented Germany at youth level, most recently appearing for Die Mannschaft's under-18s outfit.
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The youngster will be chomping at the bit to experience first-team football for Die Werkself. Leverkusen have yet to announce a marquee signing in replacing Florian Wirtz, giving the youngster an opportunity to earn minutes in the upcoming Bundesliga season.