Bayer Leverkusen has officially announced the signing of Moroccan forward Eliesse Ben Seghir from Monaco. The arrival of the 20-year-old winger comes as the German club looks to fill several departures, providing coach Erik ten Hag with a new attacking option.
A product of Monaco’s academy, the Moroccan international quickly established himself in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Nicknamed “The Little Prince” by Monaco fans, he primarily plays as a right-footed left winger but can also operate on the opposite flank or as an attacking midfielder. “In football, my role model is Neymar. I love his freedom and style of play. I grew up watching Barça. Their style of play has always fascinated me,” the player said.
Simon Rolfes, sporting director of Bayer 04, commented: “Eliesse is a first-class technician, full of ideas and clever in his dribbling, with a precise passing game that can open things up. He can play wide or in central areas. He’s tough to predict and a top addition to our squad. We look forward to his performances for Bayer 04.”
For his part, Ben Seghir expressed his excitement about joining the German club: “I’ve followed Bayer 04’s impressive path in recent years. This club always plays in Europe and won the league and cup last year. The club is seen as a poster child of German football in France and also Morocco. It’s great to be part of that now.”
