Germany: Bayer wants to secure Ibrahim Maza.

Oct 9, 2026

Having become a key player for Bayer Leverkusen in record time, Ibrahim Maza could soon be rewarded. The German club is looking to secure his future as several English teams closely monitor his development.

Bayer Leverkusen wants to quickly lock down Ibrahim Maza. According to sources from Sky Sport Deutschland, the club has already begun talks with the representatives of the Algerian international to extend a contract that runs until June 2030. The goal would also include a significant salary increase to affirm his new status.

Maza has had a promising first season in Germany. Across all competitions, the attacking midfielder has participated in 44 matches, scored 5 goals, and provided 7 assists. These performances have allowed him to carve out an important place within Bayer and to make significant strides in just a few months.

Under the guidance of Carles Martínez, who joined Leverkusen's bench this summer, the 20-year-old has gained importance. In the Bundesliga this season, Maza has played four matches, all as a starter and for the full duration, totaling 360 minutes, with already one goal and one assist. The Spanish coach primarily uses him in the center, where his creativity and ability to operate between the lines have proven essential.

For his part, Maza feels very comfortable at Leverkusen and would be open to an extension. However, Bayer wants to move quickly, as many Premier League teams are now closely watching his situation.

After considering a major departure last summer, the German club seems to have changed its strategy: Maza is now seen as one of the cornerstones around which to build the future.

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