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This article appeared on the transfer market in its first version at 12:15 p.m. and was updated after the official confirmation.
VfL Bochum has brought the first obligation to relate to the Bundesliga descent. Leandro Morgalla changes to Castroper Straße on a loan from Red Bull Salzburg. According to “Sky”, the district club is also said to have secured a purchase option for the 20 -year -old defender, but the clubs did not provide any information.
Morgalla was trained in the youth of 1860 Munich and debuted for the professionals in 2022 at the age of 18. In the summer of 2023, the Salzburg paid 1.8 million euros for the services of the German junior national player, who was never able to assert themselves entirely due to injury and illness and was on the pitch in two seasons. His contract in Salzburg is still valid until 2028. On the defensive, it can act in the center and on the right.
In Bochum, Morgalla Tim Oermann is likely to replace, according to the corresponding media reports, will soon be signed by Bayer Leverkusen. After that, the 21 -year -old defender is to be awarded. The Bochumers had also registered interest in keeping their own plant. Oermann, however, is probably moving to Master Sturm Graz to Austria.
“Leandro Morgalla can be used variably in defense, both on the outer lane and at the center. He already has a lot of experience, has played in the physically demanding 3rd division as well as at a high level in Austria and the Champions League. We are very happy that he has chosen VfL, and we are happy to be able to welcome him to start your training,” said sports chief Dirk Dufner.
Morgalla added: “I had very good conversations with the people responsible for VfL and felt that they absolutely want me to have me here. I am looking forward to the season, the fans, the club, the city and of course the stadium. Together with my new teammates, I will then be able to realize the best possible success.”