Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Edmond Tapsoba has agreed with Bayer Leverkusen to sign a new contract. Tapsoba is a 27-year-old centre-back from Burkina Faso. He is set to extend his contract until 2031. His current contract is valid until 2028 and includes a release clause of 100 million euros. The salary will be raised to a top level, according to Fabrizio Romano. An announcement of the contract extension might occur as early as Wednesday. Tapsoba, who has earned 60 caps for Burkina Faso, joined the club in January 2020. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €35.00m. The new agreement follows links with several clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, and Tottenham Hotspur.