Emiliano Buendia, the 28-year-old midfielder, has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a loan deal from Aston Villa until the end of the season. He is set to replace Martin Terrier, who is sidelined with a long-term injury.
Buendia, who can play in midfield or a more attacking role, is excited about the opportunity to revive his career at the BayArena after being on the fringes at Villa under Unai Emery.
Emiliano Buendía signs under the cross!🇦🇷💪
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder joins on loan from @AVFCOfficial , Welcome Emi! pic.twitter.com/7YMi9os4vc
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) January 29, 2025
Speaking on his move, Buendia stated, “The Bundesliga is very appealing to me. Leverkusen are the defending champions and one of the best teams in Europe. I believe I can contribute to their success with my skills.”
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Simon Rolfes, Bayer Leverkusen’s managing director for sport, praised Buendia’s technical abilities and experience in the Premier League, stating, “Emi Buendia is a versatile player who brings passion and assertiveness to the team. His experience will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals.”