PSV in discussions to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Matěj Kovář | OneFootball

Following Bayer Leverkusen’s signing of Mark Flekken, Matěj Kovář is closer to the exit door at the Bundesliga runners-up. Florian Plettenberg reports that PSV have initiated negotiations to sign the 25-year-old goalkeeper, who is keen on a move to the Dutch champions.

Kovář was played second fiddle to Lukas Hradecky in the Bundesliga, making just five league appearances but was called upon by Xabi Alonso in Leverkusen’s cup competitions. The Czech goalkeeper started four out of die Werkself’s five DFB Pokal games, sitting on the bench for their elimination against Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-final. Kovář also started six times in the UEFA Champions League last season.

The former Manchester United stopper joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023 for €5m and while not being a standout performer, was a more than adequate back-up for the Bundesliga side as they went on to a league and cup double in 2024, as well as featuring in their historic Europa League run.

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