To give him more playing time: Leipzig wants to trade Gebel this winter

After recovering from a torn cruciate ligament, RB Leipzig’s top prospect Viggo Gebel is set to gain playing experience at another club. “We need to work with Viggo to find a solution this winter. For him, the next step is to get regular playing time,” said Sebastian Schuppan, sporting director of the Bundesliga club.

The 18-year-old Gebel had been mentored by former Leipzig coach Marco Rose. The attacking player made one brief appearance each in the Bundesliga and the Champions League during the 2024–2025 season. In October 2025, Gebel suffered a cruciate ligament tear and did not make his comeback until this past summer.

In the friendly against Mlada Boleslav (4–5), Gebel played left back in place of the absent captain David Raum. “He can do it. He’s so versatile that he can also play on the left side,” said Schuppan. “You can slowly tell that his rhythm and self-confidence are returning. And that tenacity in his defensive play—the quality that has always set him apart.”