Transfer battle heats up! Manchester City and Atlético Madrid make first move for Bundesliga wonderkid
Manchester City and Atlético Madrid are stepping up their interest in one of the Bundesliga's most promising young talents.
Details: According to transfer insider Ekrem Konur, Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have established contact with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza. Both clubs are closely assessing the 20-year-old Algerian's qualities as they consider a potential move for the player.
Maza's performances for the German club have attracted attention from several European heavyweights. Manchester City and Atlético Madrid are now taking concrete steps to learn more about the midfielder, with both clubs continuing to evaluate his abilities.
However, the reported contacts do not mean that a transfer has been agreed. For now, the two clubs are assessing the possibility of signing the Algerian international, who remains a Bayer Leverkusen player.
Maza joined Bayer Leverkusen from Hertha Berlin in the summer of 2025. The midfielder can operate in central attacking positions and has already gained experience in both the Bundesliga and European competitions.
It's worth noting that Maza has made three Bundesliga appearances in the 2026/27 season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The Algeria international is currently 20 years old.
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