Mainz signs Giulio Donati from Bayer Leverkusen

FSV Mainz has strengthened its backline with the acquisition of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Giulio Donati.

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The former Italy Under-21 international, now 25, is already in training with Die Nullfunfer and joins on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The signing goes some way in filling the void left by Gonzalo Jara, who left the club by mutual consent due to personal reasons more than a week ago.

Donati already has 12 appearances under his belt for Bayer Leverkusen this season, and is in contention to make his debut for Mainz in the visit of Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday.