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  "id": 12947662,
  "title": "Leverkusen keen to extend Maza's contract as Premier League sides circle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/leverkusen-keen-to-extend-mazas-contract-as-premier-league-sides",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leverkusen-keen-extend-mazas-contract-202400428.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayer Leverkusen is actively seeking to extend the contract of their star player, Ibrahim Maza, according to German media sources. Initial contract discussions have reportedly already commenced between the club and the player's representatives. The German football club aims to demonstrate their commitment to retaining Maza by pursuing a long-term contract agreement. The Algerian international is reportedly open to extending his stay at Leverkusen and feels comfortable in his current environment. Additionally, Maza is viewed as a vital component for the club's future success in the sport.\n\nHowever, the pursuit of a contract extension is not without its challenges. Several Premier League clubs are closely monitoring Maza's situation and could potentially strengthen their interest in the attacking talent during subsequent transfer windows. If these English clubs' ambitions materialize, Leverkusen may be compelled to consider selling Maza in order to secure their financial stability and avoid any potential transfer disputes.",
  "summary": "According to Sky Germany's information, Bayer Leverkusen are working towards extending the contract of Ibrahim Maza.The pay-TV channel understands that the first talks between the club and the player'...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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