RB Leipzig wants to return to the successful path of recent years with a major shake-up in the team, a streamlining of the squad and a reduction in salaries. "Signing young players and helping them reach their maximum potential. That is our way and our philosophy," said RB managing director Marcel Schäfer on Sport1's "Doppelpass", "we wanted to get back to the roots."
According to the 41-year-old, the search for young professionals is becoming increasingly difficult: "Five or six years ago, there were only a few clubs that were interested in young players. Now the battle is extremely tough." Leipzig, however, has the advantage of having built up a certain standing in recent years and is therefore interesting for young players. According to Schäfer, the transfer of Johan Bakayoko, whose goal secured the 1-0 away win at FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday, was subject to a large number of competitors.
