# Facundo Medina signs with Bayer Leverkusen > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/facundo-medina-transfer-to-bayer-leverkusen > Updated: 2026-08-11T16:16:51.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 3. Bayer Leverkusen has officially completed the signing of Argentine defender Facundo Medina from Olympique de Marseille. The 27-year-old left-footed center-back has committed to a contract that runs until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 2 shirt. Medina, an Argentine international with 14 caps who notably appeared as a substitute in the World Cup final and participated in the 2026 World Cup, arrives to bolster the Bundesliga club’s defense following the departure of Alex Grimaldo to Atlético Madrid. He joins fellow Argentine internationals Exequiel Palacios and Ezequiel Fernández at the club. Medina noted that positive discussions with Palacios were a key factor in his decision to join the project. Leverkusen’s Managing Director of Sport, Simon Rolfes, characterized Medina as an “experienced professional” and a player who is “strong in the tackle,” noting that his “strength in duels and aggressive playing style” will offer immediate support to the squad. The transfer follows reports of a fee totaling approximately €25 million, consisting of €23 million in fixed payments and €2 million in performance bonuses. Medina’s departure concludes a period at Marseille marked by both professional challenges and personal scrutiny, including facing “harsh criticism” from supporters regarding his physical appearance after an injury-related period of inactivity. His exit occurs amidst a broader squad overhaul led by Marseille manager Bruno Genesio, who has managed several departures while integrating returning loanees and managing financial constraints. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Facundo Medina joins Bayer Leverkusen in 25 million euro transfer Facundo Medina has signed a contract with Bayer Leverkusen through 2031 in a deal worth 25 million euros. Separately, the German dressage team won gold at the World Championships in Aachen. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayer-leverkusen-signs-defender-facundo-medina ### 2026-08-09: Facundo Medina nears €25M transfer from OM to Bayer Leverkusen Facundo Medina is set to join Bayer Leverkusen from Olympique de Marseille in a deal worth €25 million, as OM undergoes a major squad restructuring under manager Bruno Genesio. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/facundo-medina-to-join-bayer-leverkusen-from-marseille-for-25m ### 2026-08-06: Facundo Medina joins Bayer Leverkusen for €25 million Facundo Medina transfers from Olympique de Marseille to Bayer Leverkusen for €25 million, signing a five‑year deal after the 2026 World Cup, with Marseille gaining funds and solidarity payments to River and T­​ 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/facundo-medina-joins-bayer-leverkusen-from-marseille-for-25-million --- Cite as: Facundo Medina signs with Bayer Leverkusen. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/facundo-medina-transfer-to-bayer-leverkusen