Bayer Leverkusen Signs Belgian International Midfielder for €48M Transfer Record at Club

Bayer Leverkusen have signed Belgian international midfielder Kevin de Bruyne from Manchester City for an initial fee of €48 million. De Bruyne is the club's first signing since the transfer window closed on July 15th and marks the highest transfer record in Bundesliga history.

De Bruyne joins Leverkusen from Manchester City after a successful career with the Premier League giants. He has made over 700 appearances for City, scoring 22 goals, and was named the Premier League Player of the Year in 2019.

The move to Leverkusen comes as a surprise to many fans who were expecting the club to sell one of their star players before the transfer deadline. However, Leverkusen president Jochen Szewenzel said that he had been impressed with De Bruyne's performance at City and wanted to bring him back home.

De Bruyne is expected to be an important addition to Leverkusen's midfield, which has struggled to find consistency under manager Julian Nagelsmann. The club will hope that his experience and leadership will help them improve their form and push for a European title.

Overall, the transfer of Kevin de Bruyne to Leverkusen is likely to be remembered as one of the biggest transfers in Bundesliga history. It demonstrates the club's willingness to invest in young talent and show its commitment to developing the next generation of German footballers.