Malik Tillman stated in a SPORT BILD interview that a transfer remains an option for him. Leverkusen would be willing to negotiate a sale at 35 million euros.

According to the German branch of Sky Sport, Malik Tillman may leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer for an amount described as 'exceptional'. Leverkusen is willing to let Tillman depart after one season, but only for an offer considered 'exceptional', and an exact asking price is not known. The club is open to a sale, with a loan not currently being considered.

According to Sport Bild, 23-year-old attacking midfielder Malik Tillman has decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen and intends to use this summer's World Cup with the USA to display his abilities before his departure. Tillman has played in 42 competitive matches for the club. The United States international has 28 caps and 3 goals. He joined Leverkusen in July 2025 and is under contract until 2030. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €30.00m. Several Premier League clubs, including Brentford and Fulham, have been recently linked with the player.