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Charles Aranguiz to Bayer Leverkusen: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of Chilean midfielder Charles Aranguiz from Internacional on a five-year deal.

Sky Sports' Paulo Freitas reports the fee at €13 million (£9.2 million), with the Brazilian side set to receive 20 per cent of any future transfer earnings.

On completion of the 26-year-old's medical, Bayer made the announcement of his signing on Thursday. As can be seen below, Aranguiz has much to offer the German club:

The switch gives the talented Aranguiz his first opportunity to play club football in Europe, and he credited international team-mate and former Bayer player Arturo Vidal with convincing him to make the switch, per DW Sports:

"The Bundesliga is one of the best and most attractive leagues in the world.