Bayer Leverkusen's Bailey signs contract extension
Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey had been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs after last season, but he is now under contract until 2023.
Winger Leon Bailey has signed a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen that will keep him under contract with the Bundesliga club for the next five years.
A number of other European teams have been rumoured to have an interest in the 21-year-old, who has scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in his 44 appearances for Leverkusen.
Bailey's previous deal ran out in 2022, but Leverkusen have agreed fresh terms on a new contract that will last until June 2023.
Bailey joined Leverkusen from Belgian club Genk in January 2017.
CONTRACT EXTENSION has extended his contract with us until 2023! August 19, 2018
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