Xabi Alonso praises Leverkusen’s Brazilian full-back: “Top player for the future” | german football

— Arthur did very well. He wasn’t calm enough in the first five minutes. It’s not easy after seven months, but he’s worked well and is a very good young player. We have in him a top player for the future — said the Leverkusen commander.

This was only Arthur’s fourth match for the German club since his arrival in August 2023. The young Brazilian was sold by América-MG for 7 million euros (around R$38 million at the price at the time).

Eintracht Frankfurt x Bayer Leverkusen – Highlights

Arthur played three games for Bayer in August last year, always coming off the bench. In September, the full-back suffered an injury to his left hamstring and needed surgery, leaving him sidelined for seven months.

After the Bundesliga title, Arthur spoke to ge about the team’s special moment, which they have not yet lost this season, and about their expectations for the future. Check out an excerpt from the interview:

Injured in Leverkusen’s “magical season”, Arthur praises Xabi Alonso

Against Eintracht Frankfurt, Arthur started his first match as a starter for Bayer Leverkusen. In the formation with three defenders set up by Xabi Alonso, the young Brazilian played as a left winger, reinforcing his versatility, which could be important for his future in the German team.

After another victory in the German Championship, Bayer Leverkusen turns its attention to the second leg of the Europa League semi-final. In the first leg, the German team beat Roma 2-0, playing away from home and now reaches the final of the competition even if they lose by up to one goal difference. The return game between the teams takes place on Thursday, in Germany. O ge follows the confrontation in real time from 3pm (Brasília time).