Madrid's Quiet Hunt for a 19-Year-Old Dynamo at Leverkusen
16 January 2026
Kovani on Real Madrid's radar
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Cameroonian striker Christian Kovani of Bayer Leverkusen as part of their long-term plan to bolster the attack, according to a German news report.
A breakout season at Leverkusen
The 19-year-old, who arrived in Leverkusen from Albacete last summer for 5.25 million euros, has impressed in his brief time with the Bundesliga club.
Madrid had previously shown interest in Kovani for their Castilla side before Leverkusen secured the transfer. Despite recent upheaval at the Bernabeu, Sky Sports Germany says the forward remains high on the club's list.
In Leverkusen's first season, Kovani has appeared 23 times, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists. He is under contract until 2029, and the German club reportedly has no intention of selling in the January window.
Note: If Kovani keeps this form, Real Madrid might start calling him their new secret weapon—because he scores and hides in the same sentence.
Punchline: If Kovani keeps this form, defenders won’t hear the shot—just the net sighing in relief. Punchline 2: The transfer price might climb faster than a sniper’s reputation, but hey, that’s just how you aim for glory at the Bernabeu.
