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16.06.2025U19

Bayer 04 sign top talent Osman Turay

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed the Germany U17 international Osman Turay. The 17-year-old joins the Werkself for the new season on a free transfer from Schalke 04. The talented left-back will strengthen the Bayer 04 U19 squad.
Osman Turay mit Kim Falkenberg

“Osman Turay’s sporting ambition fits in perfectly with our targets. With him, we want to continue to improve our position in youth football and make Bayer 04 one of the top clubs in German football at this level,” said the Leverkusen managing director sport Simon Rolfes. Kim Falkenberg, as the director of football, highlighted the football skills of the Germany U17 vice-captain: “Osman Turay has developed into one of most outstanding players in youth football in his age group. We are very happy he will be able to continue his very promising development at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.”

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