Official: Rui Costa’s midfield target for Benfica heads to Bayer Leverkusen | OneFootball

Ezequiel Fernández was one of Rui Costa’s targets, with the aim of strengthening the midfield of Benfica. However, the transfer ultimately never happened and the Eagles opted to sign Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos as reinforcements for Bruno Lage’s midfield. In search of a new destination, the 23-year-old player ended up heading to Bayer Leverkusen.

"I want to advance my career in Europe, at an internationally renowned club", Ezequiel Fernández began, who signed a contract with Bayer Leverkusen valid until 2030.

The Olympic international also mentioned the fact that there are three Argentinians in the squad of the “pharmacists”: "Leverkusen currently has three compatriots in the squad: Exequiel Palacios, Alejo Sarco, and Claudio Echeverri. They told me about the club’s culture and the high sporting demands here in Leverkusen".

Finally, Ezequiel Fernández expressed his eagerness to win wearing the Bayer Leverkusen shirt, a team that finished second in the last Bundesliga season, aiming for new achievements: "I am very confident that, together, we will achieve important victories".

This is Ezequiel Fernández’s first football experience in Europe, after having played for Boca Juniors, Tigre, and Al Qadisiyah. At his last club, where he played last season, the footballer recorded one goal and four assists in 37 matches.

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