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Bayer Leverkusen Agree £5M Deal for Manchester City Winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Bayer Leverkusen Agree £5M Deal for Manchester City Winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Bayer Leverkusen have reached a full agreement with Manchester City to sign promising German winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht for a reported fee of £5 million.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move on Monday, adding that Manchester City have negotiated a 20% sell-on clause in the deal. The 19-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract with the Bundesliga club.

Alfa-Ruprecht becomes the latest in a series of departures from City this summer as sporting director Hugo Viana orchestrates a major squad overhaul. With Kevin De Bruyne, Scott Carson, and Kyle Walker already departed, the Etihad hierarchy is now working on offloading fringe and youth players to streamline Pep Guardiola’s squad.

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Strategic Exit with Future Profit Potential

Though the player leaves without making a significant first-team impact, the 20% sell-on clause signals City’s confidence in Alfa-Ruprecht’s future market value. The clause could secure a future windfall, similar to those earned from other academy exports.

Ongoing Rebuild at the Etihad

City have already welcomed Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki this summer. More departures are expected, with James McAtee, Kalvin Phillips, and Jack Grealish likely candidates.

FAQ

  • Who is Farid Alfa-Ruprecht? A 19-year-old German winger from Manchester City’s academy.
  • What is the deal worth? £5 million plus a 20% sell-on clause.
  • Why is City selling him? To trim their squad and allow the player first-team experience abroad.
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Conclusion

The sale of Alfa-Ruprecht aligns with Manchester City’s ongoing strategy of leveraging their academy to fund senior squad moves, while also giving young talents a pathway to regular professional football abroad.

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