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Leverkusen signs Austria star Dragovic

Aleksandar Dragovic has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Dynamo Kiev, signing a five-year deal with the Bundesliga club.

Bayer Leverkusen has announced the signing of defender Aleksandar Dragovic from Dynamo Kiev.

The Austria international has signed a five-year contract at the BayArena after a reported fee of 20 million euros ($22.6M) was agreed between the two clubs.

"Bayer 04 have signed central defender Aleksandar Dragovic," the club confirmed on its official website. "The Austria international transfers from Ukraine giants Dynamo Kiev, the 25-year-old signing a five-year contract valid until June 30, 2021."

Dragovic, who had been linked with Premier League champion Leicester City, said: "Kiev was an important step for me, but now I'm excited for the Bundesliga, one of the best leagues in the world.