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RB Leipzig secures 16-year-old talent Viggo Gebel for the long term

RB Leipzig secures 16-year-old talent Viggo Gebel for the long term
Bundesliga club RB Leipizig has long-term plans with talent Gebel / Photo: picture alliance / ZB
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The 16-year-old is the discovery of Leipzig's pre-season preparations. Thanks to his performances, he can not only hope to make his Bundesliga debut, he will also remain at the club beyond 2026.

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has agreed a long-term collaboration with its 16-year-old talent Viggo Gebel. The existing contract with the attacking player originally ran until 2026. As Gebel is not yet 18 years old, he has not yet been able to sign a professional contract.

The winger is the discovery of Leipzig's pre-season preparations. He was part of the RB squad from the start and has already featured in the test matches against Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Paris Saint-Germain. Born in Leipzig, he played in all of the youth teams from the U11s onwards, scoring 13 goals and providing ten assists in 24 games in the U17s last season.

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Coach Marco Rose is full of praise for Gebel. "He did sensationally well in preparation. That's why we're going to keep him. He has qualified for our squad," said Rose after the 1:1 friendly against PSG. Gebel is clear-headed, cheeky and aggressive. "He has a good trigger in pressing, he goes through, he has a good feel for the spaces with the ball. The boy is a good footballer who brings a lot to the table. He's not a pacey player, but one from half-back. If he continues like this, he will play in the Bundesliga this season because he has worked and performed so well," said Rose.

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