European champion arrives

The ink is dry! Leverkusen sign Italian talent

Bayer Leverkusen have secured the services of Andrea Natali. The 16-year-old Italian has signed a three-year contract with the German champions.

Natali joins the Werkself from Barcelona's U18 team. In June, the central defender won the European Championship with Italy's U17 national team. 

"Andrea Natali was a highly interesting and highly sought-after player this summer as Italy's U17 European champion. We are therefore very pleased that he has decided to join Bayer 04," said Managing Director Sport Simon Rolfes, who is delighted with the youngster's signing.