🚨🆕 Reports emerging from Germany suggest that Bayer 04 Leverkusen have shown interest in former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf.
Who is currently a free agent after the expiration of his contract.
Sources indicate that the Bundesliga champions are attracted to the 31-year-old’s experience, composure, and leadership qualities — attributes that could prove valuable in a squad preparing to defend their domestic title and compete strongly in Europe next season.
Lindelöf, who spent seven seasons at Old Trafford, made over 250 appearances for the club and was known for his calmness under pressure and intelligent positional play. Erik ten Hag, who managed him during his United tenure, is understood to rate him highly and believes his presence in the dressing room could offer stability and guidance to younger players. While the Dutch coach is no longer in direct control of Lindelöf’s future, his opinion reportedly carries weight with some Bundesliga decision-makers familiar with his assessment.
Leverkusen’s interest comes independently of their ongoing efforts to finalise the signing of Loïc Badé from Sevilla. The 24-year-old Frenchman is seen as a long-term investment for the club’s backline, while Lindelöf would represent a short-term but high-impact addition — someone capable of slotting in immediately and offering flexibility in both central defence and, if required, as a defensive midfielder.
Having won the Bundesliga unbeaten last season under Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen are determined to build depth in their squad to manage the heavy schedule ahead, including Champions League commitments. The potential combination of Badé’s athleticism and Lindelöf’s tactical nous could give Alonso multiple defensive options to adapt to different opponents.
No formal offer has yet been tabled for Lindelöf, but discussions are expected to continue in the coming days as Leverkusen weigh up their defensive priorities for the new campaign.
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