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Bayer Leverkusen sign Algerian international Maza from Hertha Berlin

Hertha Berlin's Ibrahim Maza in action
Hertha Berlin's Ibrahim Maza in actionReuters / Thilo Schmuelgen
Bayern Leverkusen have signed Algeria international Ibrahim Maza from second-tier Hertha Berlin, with the talented 19-year-old forward penning a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

A former German youth international, the Berlin-born Maza opted in 2024 to play for Algeria.

"Ibrahim Maza is currently one of the most interesting young attacking players," Bayer Leverkusen sporting managing director Simon Rolfes said.

"Ibrahim suits us and our style of football. He has outstanding technical ability, is good at dribbling and assertive, and he also has vision for his teammates whom he can brilliantly bring into play."

Leverkusen, who won the domestic league and Cup double last season, are second in the Bundesliga standings, eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich with three matches left to play.

They are assured of second spot and a place in next season's Champions League league phase.