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Ibrahim Maza career developments and transfer interest

Overview

Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen, has solidified his role as a key figure for both his club and the Algerian national team. After committing to Algeria in 2024, Maza has earned 21 caps and participated in the 2026 World Cup. He recently reaffirmed his commitment to Algeria, stating he has “never regretted my decision,” while acknowledging his dual heritage with his birth country, Germany. On the international stage, Maza’s performances in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have contributed to him becoming the most valuable Algerian footballer. His market valuation has risen significantly, reaching approximately €70 million. His rising profile and nomination for the Ballon d'Or youth award have intensified interest from major European clubs. While Premier League sides including Manchester City, Chelsea, and Aston Villa have been linked to him, interest has intensified from Arsenal and Manchester United, alongside Tottenham Hotspur, Atlético de Madrid, and FC Barcelona. At the club level, Maza remains a vital component for Bayer Leverkusen. He recently delivered a standout performance in a 2-1 Bundesliga victory against Freiburg, where he scored the equalizing goal and provided the assist for Patrik Schick’s winner. Following the match, Leverkusen captain Edmond Tapsoba described him as “one of the best players in the Bundesliga,” while manager Carles Martínez lauded his technical ability. Despite the presence of German national coach Jürgen Klopp in the stands, Maza reaffirmed his international allegiance, stating, “I am an Algerian international and I am proud of it.” Leverkusen is currently working to secure Maza’s future through contract extension discussions involving a substantial salary increase. The club has already rejected a €50 million proposal from Manchester City and a €35 million approach from Atlético de Madrid.

Entities

Ibrahim Maza · Bayer Leverkusen · Algeria national football team · Arsenal · Hertha BSC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Algerian internationals Bensebaïni and Maza make headlines in Bundesliga

    Algerian players Ramy Bensebaïni and Ibrahim Maza have drawn attention in the Bundesliga, with Bensebaïni starting for Dortmund and Maza discussing his tactical roles at Bayer Leverkusen.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Ibrahim Maza shines for Bayer Leverkusen in victory over Freiburg

    Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza scored and assisted in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga win against Freiburg, reaffirming his commitment to Algeria despite German coach Jürgen Klopp's presence.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ibrahim Maza becomes most valuable Algerian footballer

    Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza's market value has risen to €50 million, making him the most valuable Algerian player as interest grows from top Premier League and La Liga clubs.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Arsenal and Tottenham compete for talent amid transfer scrutiny

    Arsenal is targeting Bayer Leverkusen winger Ibrahim Maza amid competition from Tottenham, while Spurs midfielder Sandro Tonali discusses the pressure of his record-breaking transfer.

  5. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Ibrahim Maza attracts Premier League interest amid strong form

    Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza is attracting interest from Arsenal and Tottenham following standout performances for both his club and the Algerian national team.

  6. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Bayer Leverkusen eyes contract extension for Ibrahim Maza amid transfer interest

    Bayer Leverkusen is preparing a new contract for Ibrahim Maza to ward off interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Atlético de Madrid, valuing the 20-year-old at €70 million.

  7. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ibrahim Maza attracts interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

    Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, a Ballon d'Or youth nominee, is being scouted by Arsenal and Manchester United amid a €70 million valuation.

  8. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ibrahim Mazza nominated for Ballon d'Or best young talent award

    Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Mazza has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or best young talent award following his rise from Hertha Berlin to the Algerian national team.

  9. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ibrahim Maza scores first goal of the season for Bayer Leverkusen

    Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza scored his first goal of the season in Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Union Berlin.

  10. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ibrahim Maza reaffirms commitment to Algeria national team

    Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza expressed no regret over choosing to play for Algeria over Germany, citing the honor of representing the nation and his experience at the 2026 World Cup.

Sources

arsenalinsider.com · bild.de · bundesliga.com · butfootballclub.fr · completesportsnigeria.com · cresus.dz · dzballon.com · elbalad.news · elgoldigital.com · footalgerien.com · football-talk.co.uk · football365.fr · fr.awras.com · goonerdaily.com · isoccerng.com · lagazettedufennec.com · lecourrier-dalgerie.com · lemaroc360.com · rbb24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de · sabaharabi.com · soccernews.com · sport1.pl · spurs-web.com · teamtalk.com · the4thofficial.net · tothelaneandback.com · utdreport.co.uk

This summary has been updated 10 times: see revision history