Algerian neo-international, the young attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza has experienced a crazy ascent in recent months. At the age of 19, he turned out this season in the German second division with the Hertha Berlin. Author of 7 goals and 5 assists in 32 games, he was able to know the joys of the Algerian selection (2 selections) and especially caught the eye of Bayer Leverkusen.
The Xabi Alonso club was not long before accelerating on this file and double the competition. And this Thursday, even before the end of the season, the defending German champion formalized the arrival of the player. “Ibrahim Maza will go from Hertha BSC to Bayer04 for the 2025/26 season. The Algerian international signed a contract until 2030 ”said the press release. “Ibrahim Maza is currently one of the most interesting young attackers. It corresponds to our style of football, has exceptional technical qualities, is a strong and assertive dribbler, and has an eye for his teammates, which he uses brilliantly ”detailed Simon Rolfes, sports director of Bayer.