While his free arrival at Bayer Leverkusen for this summer was already assured, Sardar Azmoun (27) will finally go to Germany this winter. The Russian club announced the departure of its Iranian striker in a press release: “Sardar Azmoun is leaving Zenit. The Iranian striker will join Bayer Leverkusen during this transfer window. Everyone at the club wants to thank Sardar for his incredible contribution and the success he brought to Zenit during his time here.”
Arrived in the winter of 2019 from Rubin Kazan, Sardar Azmoun played 104 matches with Zenit for 62 goals and 23 offerings. Winning the Russian championship three times, the one who has 39 achievements in 60 capes with Iran will finally discover the Bundesliga. He signed until June 2027 with Bayer Leverkusen.
Sardar Azmoun leaves Zenit.The Iranian forward will join @bayer04_en this transfer window. Everyone at the club wishes to thank Sardar for his incredible contribution and the success he helped bring to Zenit in his time here. https://t.co/ZcJgVPwLXv pic.twitter.com/PFn6U7irxv
— FC Zenit in English✨ (@fczenit_en) January 30, 2022