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Bayer Leverkusen earned a 2-1 victory over Dutch side Fortuna Sittard in a pre-season friendly on Friday, with Burkinabe centre-back Edmond Tapsoba named in the starting line-up for the German champions. Leverkusen established an early two-goal cushion before conceding once, but ultimately managed to hold on for the win. The match forms part of the […]
Napoli have reignited their pursuit of Edmond Tapsoba as the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back intensifies ahead of the summer transfer window. The Burkinabe international was previously on Napoli’s radar during the 2024 winter window, but the Italian club balked at Leverkusen’s €65 million valuation. Despite that initial setback, interest from Naples has […]
English side Newcastle United are interested in signing Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba this summer. According to sources, the English Premier League outfit has submitted a bumper €58 million bid to secure the services of the defender from German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Edmond Tapsoba is under contract with Bayer until 2028 and is likely […]
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Newcastle United have submitted a formal €50 million offer for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, signalling their strong intent to bolster their defensive ranks ahead of the new season. However, the Bundesliga club is standing firm in its desire to keep the Burkinabé international, who remains a key part of their long-term project. The 26-year-old […]
Newcastle United have made a renewed push to sign Edmond Tapsoba, submitting a €50 million offer for the Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso centre-back, according to sources close to the player. The Premier League side has long tracked the 25-year-old defender and has now taken concrete action to secure his services in the current transfer […]
Newcastle United have reopened talks to sign Edmond Tapsoba, with the Bayer Leverkusen defender emerging once again as a key target ahead of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Burkina Faso international, who played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title-winning campaign, is now firmly back on the Magpies’ radar as they look to bolster […]
Victor Boniface, Edmond Tapsoba, Mohamed Amoura, Amadou Haidara, and Farès Chaïbi were among the African players under close watch in the Bundesliga during the 2024/25 campaign. Now that the season has concluded, performances have varied—from struggles with form and fitness to impressive breakthroughs. Victor Boniface: A season undermined by injury After a standout debut season […]
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Roman Weidenfeller has praised Edmond Tapsoba’s impact on German football, describing the Burkina Faso international as one of the standout performers in the Bundesliga. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, widely regarded as a club legend, commended the Bayer Leverkusen defender for his consistency and growth, particularly following his role in Leverkusen’s recent domestic success. Tapsoba […]
Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba has been linked with a possible move to the English Premier League in the summer transfer window. According to sources, the Bayer Leverkusen defender is a transfer target of three English Premier League clubs. The clubs include Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur attempted to sign […]
Bayer Leverkusen’s hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dashed after a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their last-16 tie, with the absence of key players, including Burkinabe defender Edmond Tapsoba and Nigerian winger Nathan Tella, proving costly. Tapsoba and Tella Missing as Leverkusen Fall Short With several […]
