Leverkusen signs Villa attacker Buendia on loan for €20 million

Bayer Leverkusen announced on Wednesday that Emiliano Buendia has signed a one-year contract extension with Aston Villa and has joined on loan. His loan at Leverkusen lasts until the end of the season and comes with a €20 million contract. Optional buyout clause.

According to the official statement, Buendia will wear the No. 16 jersey for the rest of the season. Leverkusen believes that his joining will fill the vacancy left by Martin Terrell due to a torn Achilles tendon.

"Emiliano Buendia is a very good all-round player who plays with passion and confidence," said Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes. Having made over a hundred appearances in the Premier League, he brings a wealth of experience and can help us achieve our goals straight away.”

The 28-year-old Buendia was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and mainly plays as a front midfielder and winger. He made his professional debut for Getafe in the King's Cup at the age of 17, and then played for Leon Sports and Norwich City. For four years.

In July 2021, Buendia joined Aston Villa from Norwich for 38.4 million euros. Due to a torn cruciate ligament in his knee, he only played 97 times in Aston Villa, scoring 10 goals and sending 9 assists.

Joining Leverkusen is a great challenge for Buendia in his career. The player said after signing: "The Bundesliga is very attractive to me. Bayer Leverkusen is the defending champion. , in my opinion one of the best and most entertaining teams in Europe."

“I have been following Leverkusen’s performance in the Champions League and I also paid attention to their performance in the Europa League last season. Leverkusen is a top team with an attractive playing style. I believe I can make a great contribution to the club. Contribute to the success of

“I am really looking forward to helping the team. We will be competing on three fronts in the coming months and I want to win titles. So I am committed to helping the team achieve their goals with lots of energy and a positive attitude.”

Finally, Buendia shouted to the Leverkusen fans: "I will go all out and give everything for the team and the club. I hope we can enjoy success together."