Bayer Leverkusen have signed Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin with the Algeria international determined to prove himself “on the big stage”.
Attacking midfielder Maza, 19, will join the reigning German champions for the 2025-26 season after signing a five-year contract until June 2030.
“I had the best opportunities to develop and improve with Hertha in the second division,” Maza told the official Leverkusen website.
Ibrahim #Maza will join Bayer 04 from Hertha BSC for the2025/26 season.The Algerian international has signed a contract until 2030.Happy to have you here, Ibo! ⚫🔴
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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 1, 2025
“Now I want to prove myself on the big stage with a top European club.
“I’m very much looking forward to Bayer 04, to the special, tight stadium with its great atmosphere and to a team that has really impressed me in recent years.
“Here in Leverkusen I can develop even more and win titles – that’s what motivates me.”
Berlin-born Maza made 13 appearances for Germany Under-18, U19 and U20 teams before opting to play for Algeria in 2024.
A little message from Ibo! 👋
#Maza2030 pic.twitter.com/dS6YXGvwB7
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 1, 2025
Leverkusen sporting managing director Simon Rolfes said: “Ibrahim Maza is currently one of the most interesting young attacking players.
“Ibrahim suits us and our style of football.
“He has outstanding technical ability, is good at dribbling and assertive and he also has vision for his team-mates who he can brilliantly bring into play.”
