Loic Bade Rejects Bournemouth Move, Eyes Leverkusen Switch

Loic Bade (Sevilla)
August 2025

Loic Bade has turned down a €30m move to Bournemouth despite Sevilla agreeing a fee, with Bayer Leverkusen now leading the race to sign the French defender. Bade, who earned a France call-up after joining Sevilla permanently, is also wanted by Sunderland but prefers Leverkusen due to their Champions League qualification. His contract runs until 2029.