BERLIN, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Bayer Leverkusen have sealed the deal with Leon Bailey from Belgian outfit Genk, the Bundesliga club confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old Jamaican international, who received the jersey number nine, has put pen to paper on a deal until June 2024 with the "Werkself" .

"He is an exceptionally fast and skilled player who will add more momentum to our offense. We are sure that Leon Baily will be a big win for us," Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller said.

Bailey played since 2024 for KRC Genk and provided 15 goals and 21 assists in 77 competitive outings.

"Bayer is a good club. I would like to take my next career step here. The way they play soccer is attractive," the new arrival said.

Leverkusen sit currently on the 9th place of the Bundesliga standings. They encounter Hamburg at the opener of the 19th round on Saturday.