Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as a serious contender for Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 17-year-old attacking talent Wael Mohya.
As the Bundesliga season progresses, Leverkusen has reportedly placed the teenager high on their list for potential summer transfers. This move comes as the club monitors the prospect’s contract status, which currently runs until 2028. Without a renewal, the upcoming summer window represents a critical opportunity for Mönchengladbach to secure a substantial transfer fee, with the club reportedly dreaming of figures exceeding 50 million euros.
Mohya’s ascent has been marked by his performance at Mönchengladbach, where he has contributed three goals and one assist this season despite the club sitting at the bottom of the table. His form earned him a maiden call-up to the German national team by Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp.
Klopp, der betonte, dass es nicht viele 17-Jährige gibt, die in der Bundesliga spielen und dass dies allein schon ein herausragendes Merkmal sei, notierte, dass er es auch noch gut macht, wirklich gut, und fügte hinzu, dass er selbst mit 17 sicher nicht so selbstbewusst war und mit weniger Talent gesegnet war.
The teenager received the news of his call-up while in the fitness studio, noting that the selection means very, very much
to him.
The teenager, born in Mettmann in 2008, joined the Borussia youth setup at age eight. Following his Bundesliga debut in December 2025, he has become a key hope for the struggling club.
Sportchef Rouven Schröder praised the player’s composure under pressure, noting, Wael gives us a lot with his ease on the field.
Despite the professional attention, Mohya maintains a grounded approach, recently completing a voluntary social year at an open all-day school in Mönchengladbach to give something back.
Bayer Leverkusen faces competition for the young playmaker's signature. Alongside the “Werkself,” Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayern Munich—as confirmed by Max Eberl—are tracking the player. International interest has also surfaced, with Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool reportedly in the mix.
While Mohya remains focused on his immediate development, his inclusion in Klopp’s squad for the matches against Serbia and the Netherlands offers the potential for a historic milestone. Klopp clarified that he did not provide the teenager with an einsatzgarantie
(guarantee of appearance), stating he wants to use the week to see if the player fits into the squad environment.
He would be only the fifth player under 18 to debut for the national team, a milestone last achieved by Youssoufa Moukoko in 2022 at 17 years and 361 days. Even younger at their respective debuts were Uwe Seeler (1954, 17 years and 345 days), Marius Hiller (1910, 17 years and 241 days), and Willy Baumgärtner (1908, 17 years and 104 days).
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