Bayer Leverkusen's €92m Trio Fails to Impress, Malik Tillman Seeks Exit
Underwhelming Performances Spark Concerns
Bayer Leverkusen's big-money trio of Malik Tillman, Equi Fernandez, and Eliesse Ben Seghir have failed to impress, with the club paying a combined €92m for the trio last summer. None of the trio cost less than €25 million.
Tillman Contemplates Swift Exit
Malik Tillman, the most expensive of the group, is reportedly contemplating a swift exit. Bayer Leverkusen boss Kasper Hjulmand finally turned to the trio late in the second half of Saturday's 2-1 Rhein Derby win over 1. FC Köln.
- Bayer Leverkusen signed eight players in the summer, each for a fee in the tens of millions.
- The club paid a combined €92m for Malik Tillman, Equi Fernandez, and Eliesse Ben Seghir last summer.
- None of the trio cost less than €25 million.
Pressure Mounts on Bayer Leverkusen
While Bayer's hierarchy repeatedly stresses that it will be patient with the new arrivals, the pressure is mounting on the club to deliver results. The underwhelming performances of the big-money trio have sparked concerns about the club's transfer strategy.
