Leverkusen officially announced that the 17-year-old Paris central defender Tappe officially joined the team without a visa, with the contract period until 2030.

■About Tappe's joining

Leverkusen Sports General Manager Simon Rollfies said: "Tappe He is an all-round defensive player, an excellent football player with speed, athleticism and excellent game reading. We think Tappe has great potential, and in the long run, his transfer-free signing is an important part of our future-oriented roster planning. "

■ Regarding choosing to join Leverkusen

Tappe said: "This is an excellent opportunity to improve development, and this opportunity comes at the right time. When a top German club like Leverkusen invites you, it is very easy to decide to embark on the journey to play abroad. I have fascinated me in the past few years. I am looking forward to and full of motivation and eager to gain a foothold in Leverkusen."

French central defender Tappe, 17, is 1.8 meters tall, has played three games for the first team in Paris this season.