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7 days ago
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Bayer Leverkusen sign Janis Blaswich to back up Mark Flekken
German keeper Janis Blaswich's move to Bayer Leverkusen has been officially confirmed. The 34-year-old switches Bundesliga outfits, arriving on a €2m transfer from RB Leipzig. Blaswich will back up Leverkusen's new No. 1 Mark Flekken, who himself is replacing longtime starting keeper and captain Lukas Hradecky. Hradecky officially bade farewell to die Werkself over the weekend. After completing his €3m switch to Monaco on Friday, Hradecky published a long farewell letter to B04 fans thanking them for their support over the course of seven Bundesliga seasons. Blaswich made sure to reference Hradecky's departure in his club statement. The former Borussia Mönchengladbach academy man, who never ended up representing a Westphalian club professionally, also made it clear that he was happy to finally be headed home. 'It's a great pleasure for me to follow such a charismatic colleague as Lukas, who has become a legend at Bayer 04,' Blaswich noted in his statement 'Now to play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the most prestigious club in my home region and one of the best clubs in Germany, is outstanding.' Leverkusen have now finally completed a total overhaul of their goalkeeping corps. The Westphalians also shed previous back-up Matej Kovar this summer, sending the Czech international out on loan to PSV Eindhoven on a deal that will almost certainly end in a permanent purchase. GGFN | Peter Weis
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7 days ago
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Bayer Leverkusen sign goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen has signed goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from Bundesliga competitors RB Leipzig for a deal which is to reported to be worth up to three million Euros including add-ons. The 34-year-old, who hails from Willich on the Lower Rhine, signed a contract with Leverkusen that runs until June 30, 2027. Blaswich joins as a replacement for Lukas Hradecky, who has transferred to AS Monaco. He is expected to play the number two role as a back up the newly acquired Mark Flekken. "It is a huge pleasure for me to follow such a charismatic colleague as Lukas, who has become a legend at Bayer 04," emphasizes Blaswich. The 1.93-meter-tall goalkeeper was loaned from RB Leipzig to top Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg last season. "Now playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the most prestigious club in my home region and one of the best clubs in Germany, is outstanding. I'm absolutely thrilled about what's in store for me,' said Blaswich. In totality, Blaswich made 47 appearances for the Red Bull team, covering for the injured Leipzig No. 1 Peter Gulacsi. He then moved to RB's sister team Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. Before his Bundesliga stints, the German goalie also played 110 games for Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo before moving back to Germany in the 2022/23 season. He has also been called up to the national team mix on occasions by Julian Nagelsmann but is yet to make an appearance for Die Mannschaft. "With Janis Blaswich, we have found a top-class successor in the goalkeeper position. This allows us to continue working on the goalkeeping team without any loss of quality," said Bayer 04 Sporting Director Simon Rolfes. "In addition to his individual talent, Janis brings extensive international experience. We are delighted to have been able to complete this first-class transfer."
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04-08-2025
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Bayer Leverkusen interested in RB Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich as number two option
and report that Bayer Leverkusen are interested in RB Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich. The reason Leverkusen are searching for a number two is because Lukas Hradecky is on the verge of joining AS Monaco, meaning die Werkself need a goalkeeper who can fill in for summer arrival Mark Flekken. Niklas Lomb is currently the club's third-choice keeper. Negotiations with Blaswich over a move are already said to be well advanced, but the decision will ultimately come down to Leipzig. The 34-year-old is currently Leipzig's third-choice keeper, but with the keeper Peter Gulacsi allowed to leave if he wishes, Leipzig wants to avoid needing to sign two goalkeepers. If the Hungarian leaves, then Blaswich will move up to second choice. Blaswich spent last season on loan at Red Bull Salzburg, where he played in the Champions League. The 34-year-old's arrival would also help occupy another homegrown spot when it comes to Leverkusen's Champions League squad registration. GGFN | Jack Meenan
