Leverkusen Adds French Defender Axel Tape on Free Transfer

Bayer Leverkusen, a German soccer team, has added a young French defender named Axel Tape.

Tape, who is 17 years old, is joining the team without a transfer fee.

He played for Paris Saint-Germain's under-19 team.

Leverkusen's leaders are optimistic about Tape's skills.

He is viewed as versatile and athletic.

The team is also making other changes, including a new coach to replace Xabi Alonso.

This follows the recent acquisition of another young player.