Bayer Leverkusen Signs French Forward Martin Terrier From Rennes

Bayer Leverkusen has secured the signing of French forward, Martin Terrier, from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais on a five-year deal, according to the Bundesliga club’s announcement. Terrier moves to the Bundesliga champions following four successful seasons with Rennes.

Although financial details were not revealed, media have reported that the transfer is valued at approximately 22 million euros ($24 million). Throughout his career, Terrier has made a total of 202 league appearances for Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, and Rennes, scoring 60 goals and providing 24 assists.

Terrier joins the German champions after spending the last four seasons with Rennes, where he played a key role despite being hindered by an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee over the past two seasons.

After starting his career with the team he was developed, the forward, who is also capable of playing as a winger, transferred to Olympique Lyon in 2018.

Following two seasons there, he made his move to Rennes, where he enjoyed his standout performances and played a key role in securing the club’s first-ever qualification for the Champions League.

“It’s been my wish to move to a big club abroad in Europe after seven years as a professional in France,” Terrier told the club website late on Thursday.

“The fact I now get to show my skills with the German double winners is magnificent and a special motivation for me.”

Coach Xabi Alonso’s side has also signed midfielder Aleix Garcia from Spanish side Girona with the 26-year-old signing a five-year deal.