Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has a new striker. The Brazilian Rômulo replaces Benjamin Sesko, who has moved to Manchester United, at the Saxons. The 23-year-old attacker has signed a contract until 2030. According to unconfirmed reports, RB is transferring around €20 million plus bonuses to Turkish first division club Göztepe Izmir.
"Rômulo has a strong physique, clean technique and a keen eye for goal. He can be used flexibly in attack - both as a classic nine and in more variable roles," said RB sporting director Marcel Schäfer. "We were particularly impressed by how quickly he adapted to different leagues and playing systems in Brazil and Turkey. We are convinced that he will give our game new impetus and make our attacking profile even more versatile."
A deal had already been agreed for some time
Leipzig had already reached an agreement with the coveted goalscorer, but negotiations with his club stalled in the face of several interested clubs. The attacker, who moved to Turkey from Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense in February 2024, scored 13 goals in 29 games in the Turkish Süperliga last season and also contributed nine assists.
Nkunku and Silva signings off the table
With the signing of Rômulo, the move to bring Christopher Nkunku back from Chelsea FC is also off the table. The Saxons were also interested in Portuguese striker Fabio Silva. However, his club Wolverhampton Wanderers demanded too high a transfer fee.
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