PSV to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Matěj Kovář | OneFootball

Kicker report that PSV are set to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Matěj Kovář after a total agreement was reached on a reported transfer fee of €7m including bonuses. It will bring an end to the Czech’s stay in Germany after joining the Bundesliga club from Manchester United.

During his time at Leverkusen, Kovář played second fiddle to Lukas Hradecky in the Bundesliga, making just five league appearances last season 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.

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.

GGFN | Daniel Pinder