"Alejo Sarco is a pledge to the future of Bayer 04 Leverkusen," said sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. "He is a technically gifted player, fast, agile and assertive in challenges. With his strength in finishing he fulfils the profile of a modern centre-forward. Alejo has a promising career ahead of him."
For the young Argentinian, the move to the German double winners means "joining a top club in Europe. That's something I've dreamt of," said the 1.79 metre tall left footer. "Bayer 04 have been interested in me for a long time and I followed the club's great season last term very closely indeed. It's exciting for me to be part of this team in the future and a great challenge to add to the strength of the team with my ability."
Bayer 04 will have to manage without Florian Wirtz. The Germany international suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle in the home game against Werder Bremen (0-2) on Saturday. That was the diagnosis from an MRI scan following the game. The 21-year-old midfielder will be out of action for several weeks.
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It was a day to forget for the Werkself. Bayer 04 suffered a second defeat in the Bundesliga this term with a 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen on Matchday 25. Head coach Xabi Alonso talked after the game about a match, "we want to forget as soon as possible" and he demanded: "We have to believe in ourselves again." Reaction plus stats and facts on #B04SVW are here in the Werkself review.
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Bayer 04 lost 2-0 against Werder Bremen on Bundesliga Matchday 25. After going behind early to a goal scored by Romano Schmid (7') the Werkself endeavoured to level with Aleix Garcia going closest when he hit a free kick against the bar just before half-time. Other promising chances in the second half failed to find the back of the Bremen net. The visitors doubled their lead in added time with Justin Njinmah scoring for the final score of 2-0.
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The Werkself entertain Werder Bremen at the BayArena on Bundesliga Matchday 25. The game kicks off at 15:30 CET today Saturday, 8 March, alongside a number of events. Matchday news brings you the latest information on the clash with the team lying twelfth in the Bundesliga.
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