Bayer 04 youngster Eze joins Fortuna Köln
Joshua Eze is leaving Bayer 04 Leverkusen to play for Regional League club SC Fortuna Köln.
The 20-year-old holding midfielder, who can also play as a central defender, has played for several youth teams at the Werkself since 2010. Last year he signed a first team contract after a good season as captain of the Leverkusen U19 teams in the U19 Bundesliga West.
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