Equi Fernández Set for Bayer Leverkusen Move in Record €30 Million Deal

Bayer Leverkusen have a verbal agreement to sign Equi Fernández. The Argentine midfielder will join from Saudi side Al-Qadsiah for €30 million, as confirmed by reports detailing the transfer terms. The deal includes a 15% sell-on clause. Fernández will have the first part of his medical in Saudi Arabia.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Leverkusen and Al-Qadsiah agreed on the transfer after weeks of talks. Fernández, 23, almost played every game for Al-Qadsiah last season, participating in 32 games and missing only two league matches. He shined at the Paris Olympics and was once linked to Real Sociedad. He chose Al-Qadsiah over Europe but is now Bundesliga-bound. The fee is €30 million with no extras, plus a 15% sell-on clause for Al-Qadsiah. Fernández missed their Super Cup semi-final loss to Al-Ahli, adding to move rumors. His medical starts in Saudi Arabia.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Leverkusen act fast after a bad Bundesliga start, losing to Hoffenheim. Their midfield needs help with Robert Andrich, Exequiel Palacios, and Aleix Garcia as main choices. Fernández brings new options and should play a major role. The €30 million fee is among Leverkusen’s highest ever, showing big dreams. Last season, he starred in Al-Qadsiah’s first Saudi Pro League season, helping them finish fourth.

WHAT NEXT?

Leverkusen aim to seal the deal before the transfer window shuts on September 1. They will face Borussia Mönchengladbach next, seeking a first win after opening defeats, having started the season with a 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim. Leverkusen currently sit near the bottom, three points off leaders Bayern Munich. If medical tests pass, Fernández could soon join Leverkusen and may debut in the Bundesliga by mid-September. Al-Qadsiah must adapt without their midfield star, starting midtable after crashing out from the Super Cup.