2021 U-20 Afcon best player Abdul Fatawu Isahaku arrives Germany to seal Bayer Leverkusen deal
Ghanaian youngster, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is on the verge of sealing a dream move to German top-flight league side Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
The 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations best player who has been incredible in the local scene left the shores of Ghana earlier this week with the Chief Executive Officer of Division One League side Steadfast FC, Mr Abdul Diam over his possible switch to Leverkusen.
The 17-year-old courted interest from several clubs in Europe including Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull Salzburg among others after an explosive performance at the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations staged in Mauritania.
Previously linked with Dutch giants Ajax, 2020 English Premier League champions Liverpool and Dortmund, the young winger seems to have made a decision on his future, with a medical at Leverkusen on the cards.
He previously featured for the Ghana U17 team before gaining promotion to the U20 side to make his bow during the U20 Africa Cup of Nations at age 16.
Fatawu Issahaku managed to score two goals and an assist in 6 matches during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tourney held in Mauritania.
He was named the best player after the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations tournament.
Following his blistering output, the teenager has been handed a debut call-up to the senior national team of Ghana by CK Akonnor for next month's international friendlies against Ivory Coast and Morocco.