Lukáš Hrádecký Set for Monaco Move in €4 Million Deal

AS Monaco are about to sign Lukáš Hrádecký from Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer might be completed next week for €4 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AS Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed for Lukáš Hrádecký to join the French team. The Finnish goalkeeper, who played over 300 games for Leverkusen and has over 100 appearances for Finland, will sign soon. The transfer will cost €4 million, with possible extras. Hrádecký’s successful time in Germany is ending, as he joined Leverkusen in 2018 and has been their captain lately. According to a prior report, Hrádecký is on the verge of joining AS Monaco.

WHY MONACO MADE THE MOVE

Monaco finished third in Ligue 1 last season and want to improve their team for the 2025/26 season. They will play in the Champions League group stage. Their former main goalkeeper, Philipp Köhn, had injury and performance issues last season. They needed a reliable and experienced goalkeeper, making Hrádecký an appealing choice. Leverkusen now need to find a replacement for their dependable goalkeeper.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Monaco will start their Ligue 1 season next week against Le Havre, trying to catch up to champions Paris Saint-Germain and 2nd placed Marseille. If the transfer goes through in time, Hrádecký is likely to start. Bayer Leverkusen, second in last season’s Bundesliga, need a new goalkeeper before their game against Hoffenheim. Both teams feel pressure as their competitors are close in points, suggesting a competitive season.