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Bayer Leverkusen have signed 19-year-old playmaker Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin. The deal cost €12 million, and he is their first signing for the 2025/26 season.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The paperwork between Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin is complete, confirming Ibrahim Maza’s move. The Algerian international will sign a contract until 2030 with the Bundesliga champions. The transfer was finalized after Hertha’s match against Magdeburg. Leverkusen paid €12 million due to a release clause in Maza’s contract. He will have his medical soon and join a team eager to build on their league success.
WHO IS IBRAHIM MAZA?
Maza is seen as Hertha Berlin’s best young talent since Kevin-Prince Boateng. In the 2. Bundesliga this season, he played 32 games, scored seven goals, and made three assists. His skills caught the eye of big clubs like Stuttgart and Manchester City, but he chose the Bundesliga champions instead.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR LEVERKUSEN AND HERTHA?
Leverkusen are in the top spots of the Bundesliga and are strengthening their team for the Champions League. Maza can play with star Florian Wirtz or replace him if Wirtz leaves. Hertha Berlin, now mid-table in the 2. Bundesliga, will use the €12 million to help rebuild after missing out on promotion. Leverkusen’s next match is the DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern, while Hertha’s season ends without much at stake in the league.
