Ibrahim Maza set to extend at Leverkusen following PSG rumours

PSG target Ibrahim Maza looks set to extend his contract for Bayer Leverkusen following an offered contract extension. The young Algerian attacking midfielder had looked at by a number of top European clubs following impressive performances since signing for Leverkusen in the summer of 2025.

Maza had previously played for Hertha BSC in the second division of German football, before signing for the Bundesliga club for a reported fee of 12 million euros. Maza had a good first season in top flight German football, scoring five goals last season in all competitions, but has already scored four this season, as he looks to have improved his level over the summer.

He also played for his country at the World Cup: nicknamed Mazadona by the Algerian fans, he started the North African's first game of the tournament, against reigning World Champions Argentina. His good performances so far this season have led to a number of clubs being interested in his services, with both Manchester City and Barcelona reportedly monitoring his progress closely.

PSG have also been cited amongst the teams interested, which would fit a pattern that has reoccurred over the last few seasons: the French Champions have often signed young players from other top European sides (the signings of both Xavi Simons and Dro Fernandez from Barcelona, for instance) - and although Maza's minutes would certainly be reduced were he to move to a club of PSG's stature, an offer from the two times European Champions would certainly be very tempting for the youngster.

Maza's profile is not too dissimilar to that of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian winger who now looks set to be out injured for the remainder of the season: both players are strong, stocky and agile dribblers who like to cut inside on the left hand side onto their right feet.

However, all of these rumours now seem to have been dispelled, as Maza looks set to sign a new contract with his current side, Bayer Leverkusen. The 20 year old looks set to extend his contract by one year until 2031, almost doubling his salary in the process, a move which makes it seem as though the young Algerian will be staying in the Bundesliga for at least one more full season. PSG will still be keeping a close eye on the youngster's progress however, and if he continues in his current rich vein of form, it wouldn't be a surprise to see further rumours about Maza over the next couple of seasons.