Bayer Leverkusen are being linked with a move for OH Leuven centre-back Roggerio Nyakossi, with the Swiss-Togolese defender reportedly on the German club’s radar ahead of the summer window.
The 22-year-old, who plays as a right-footed central defender and wears the number 34 shirt for the Belgian Jupiler Pro League side, is currently valued at €2.50m according to Transfermarkt – a fee that would represent a low-cost option for the Bundesliga leaders if they decide to firm up their interest. The probability of the transfer remains listed only as “?”, underlining that talks are at a speculative stage.
Nyakossi, born on 13 January 2004 in Genève, holds both Switzerland and Togo nationality. Standing at 1.94m, he has been deployed primarily at centre-back for OH Leuven, where he is part of a defensive unit trying to establish itself in Belgium’s top flight. His current contract situation is unclear, with no public expiry date listed, prompting suggestions he could move on for a relatively modest sum or even edge towards free-agent territory if an agreement over a new deal is not reached.
In Leuven’s recent Jupiler Pro League campaign, Nyakossi featured as a regular in the matchday squad, including a notable outing in early April 2026 against top-flight opposition in a tight league encounter, where OH Leuven were edged by a narrow scoreline and the young defender’s aerial presence and recovery pace were highlighted despite the defeat. That type of performance has helped draw attention from clubs in stronger European leagues.
Leverkusen’s interest, emerging from Germany’s Bundesliga, signals growing recognition of Nyakossi’s progress in Belgium. A move to the BayArena, if it materialises, would represent a significant step up in profile and competition, and could prove a pivotal moment in shaping his reputation and long-term potential at the highest level of European football.
