Ex-Rangers star Tillman's Bundesliga move 'at final stages'
The American, who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Ibrox, scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 43 appearances.
Tillman joined PSV Eindhoven from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, initially on loan.
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The move was made permanent, and after winning two Eredivisie titles, Tillman now looks set to join Bayer Leverkusen for a fee believed to be around €35-40 million, according to renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🔴⚫️ Bayer Leverkusen are now at final stages of Malik Tillman deal with details to be sorted.. and then, all done.
Bayer are confident to get deal done for fee around €35/40m. Structure of the agreement now being discussed. pic.twitter.com/BxHX9yHx8g — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2025
Tillman achieved a career-high 16 goals for PSV last term, including three in six Champions League appearances.
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