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7.06.2024Bayer 04

Bayer 04 sign France U21 international Belocian from Stade Rennes

The France U21 international Jeanuël Belocian will join the champions of Germany and DFB Pokal winners Bayer 04 Leverkusen from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes for the coming season. The 19-year-old full-back, who can also play in central defence, has signed a contract with the Werkself to 30 June 2029.
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"Jeanuël Belocian is a great talent but already has a lot of experience at the highest level in France. He has the ability to pass well and also has outstanding athleticism," said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes in describing the 1.82 metre tall left-footer who made 23 appearances in the top-flight in France last term and also played three games in the Europa League and one match in the French domestic cup competition. "Jeanuël is a long-term signing – he will bring us a lot of joy in the coming years and has the potential to become an important player for Bayer 04," said Rolfes.

Belocian, and comes from Guadalupe, is looking forward to his time in Leverkusen: "Of course, there has been contact with Bayer 04 for a long time. It’s simply incredible for me to be able to join the German double winners," said the 19-year-old enthused with his new club. "I'm looking forward to it and to the fans and the stadium in Leverkusen. I've watched the team's European games on television – and the way they played was really fantastic."

 

 

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