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Bayer Leverkusen's new signing Charles Aranguiz out for 'many months'

Charles Aranguiz of Chile celebrates scoring against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Image: Charles Aranguiz: Chile international out injured

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Charles Aranguiz has torn the Achilles tendon in his right foot and will be out for "many months", the club have confirmed.

The 26-year-old, who won the Copa America with Chile last month and also reached South America's Copa Libertadores semi-final with Brazilian club Internacional, had joined for a reported €12m (around £8.6m) on a five-year deal last week.

Leverkusen announced Aranguiz will undergo surgery next week for the injury sustained during training session on Thursday, estimating he will be missing for several months.

"We are all devastated and of course are suffering along with him," said sports director Rudi Voller in a statement.

"Charles was looking forward to his first Bundesliga game against Hanover 96. We will do everything so that he comes back from his serious injury as soon as possible."

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Leverkusen, who finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season, are taking on Italy's Lazio in the Champions League play-offs for a place in the competition's group stage. They lost the first leg 1-0 in Rome this week.

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