Official: This Senegalese prodigy joins Bayer Leverkusen | OneFootball

Abdoulaye Faye, young Senegalese centre-back, signs his first professional contract in the Bundesliga.

Abdoulaye Faye

Abdoulaye Faye arrives in Germany. On Friday, June 27, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen officially announced the signing of the young Senegalese centre-back. He has penned a five-year deal with Die Werkself.

"Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Senegalese central defender Abdoulaye Faye. The 20-year-old joins the Bundesliga club from BK Häcken, a Swedish top-flight side. Faye has signed a contract with Leverkusen until June 30, 2030," the club wrote in an official statement.

Leverkusen have secured a modern-profile young star. Abdoulaye Faye comes in to bolster the backline for the long term. The club reportedly spent nearly €3 million and is committed to giving him playing time, likely through an immediate loan move in Germany or elsewhere.