Cameroonian talent Christian Kofane passes Bayer Leverkusen medical | OneFootball

Sport Bild reports that 18-year-old Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane has passed his Bayer 04 Leverkusen medical. One of the Bundesliga outfit’s summer transfer targets is thus set to be unveiled shortly. The teenage talent will sign five-year-contract, per the tabloid.

Whereas previous reports suggested that Kofane will be immediately be loaned back out to his Spanish Segunda division club, new developments in newly appointed head coach Erik ten Hag’s squad planning render it likelier that the player will remain in Germany.

The recent decision to retain the services of Czech striker Patrik Schick and shop Nigerian forward Victor Boniface for a sale leaves room for Kofane in the squad. A loan deal could nevertheless still be in the cards given that Kofane doesn’t have a great deal of experience at a higher level.

Germany’s red company team appear set to acquire Kofane via a €5m release clause in his current contract. Leverkusen fended off several other suitors for the teenage prospect’s services.

GGFN | Peter Weis