Bayer Leverkusen announce Lennart Grill as first summer signing
German side Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced that FC Kaiserslautern goalkeeper Lennart Grill will be their first summer signing despite the coronavirus crisis.
The Covid-19 outbreak has disrupted the global sporting calendar leading to a lull in the transfer market with only rumours of possible moves flooding the media.
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However, Leverkusen has become the first club in Germany top division to announce a done deal as Grill signs a four-year contract at the BayArena.
Speaking to Leverkusen official website, Grill said that he was excited to join a top German club.
“I watched a lot of Bayer 04 games until the season was stopped. I really enjoyed the type of speed and possession football as a spectator. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a club with international standards and I’m happy to be part of it soon,” he said.
Commenting on the move, Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said: “With Lennart Grill, we were able to win over a very interesting and highly talented goalkeeper. This is an obligation with perspective, Lennart has great development opportunities. We are very happy that we were able to convince him.”
The 21-year-old has made 27 appearances in the German third tier this term before the campaign was suspended. He had a year remaining on his deal with Kaiserslautern.
Grill has represented Germany at every youth level up to the Under-21s and is set to play in the Bundesliga for the first time.
He will battle Leverkusen’s current first-choice goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky for a starting spot between the sticks.
