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Bayer 04 retain Joel Pohjanpalo to 2019

Bayer 04 include Finland striker Joel Pohjanpalo in long-term plans.
© Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fussball GmbH

The Champions League Round of 16 club have taken up an option on the 22-year-old international’s original contract to 30 June 2018 to secure the services of Pohjanpalo for an additional year to June 2019.

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