Jarell Quansah gets straight to work as Bayer Leverkusen begin preseason

[caption id=attachment_1228868 align=alignnone width=612] IPSWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Jarell Quansah of Liverpool applauds after the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Liverpool FC at Portman Road on August 17, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)[/caption]Jarell Quansah didnt wait long to show his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen.The 22-year-old English-Ghanaian defender reported early to the clubs preseason training camp in Rio de Janeiro, joining his new teammates ahead of schedule.Signed from Liverpool FC, Quansah was expected to miss the initial days of the training camp, scheduled to run until July 24, due to an extended holiday following his participation in the U21 European Championship. Instead, he made an early appearance, a move that pleased both the coaching staff and fans.Leverkusen are banking on the young centre-back to bring the same composure and strength he showed at Anfield to their Bundesliga campaign. The team sees his early arrival as a positive sign of his hunger to make an impact.The Rio camp marks the beginning of Leverkusens preseason plans, which includes a string of friendly matches. They begin with a clash against Flamengo U20, followed by games against Bochum, Fortuna, Pisa, and a final high-profile test against Chelsea.Quansahs early presence could prove vital as he settles into his new home. Read Full Story