Official: Leipzig land Lukeba

Castello Lukeba has joined RB Leipzig from Olympique Lyon.

RB Leipzig have formally introduced the signing of Castello Lukeba from Olympique Lyon.

The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga outfit.

“Castello Lukeba was our primary goal for the centre-back place,” stated RB Leipzig managing director for sport Max Eberl.

“We’ve been concerned with Castello for some time now. His fashion of play will match completely into our facet and he will likely be a key a part of our squad. Regardless of being simply 20, he’s already developed rather a lot and is likely one of the most gifted younger defenders in Europe.

“He’s left footed and might play as a left-sided centre-back in each a back-three and a back-four. Castello’s predominant strengths are his tough-tackling nature, his tempo, his positioning and the way good he’s on the ball.”

Castello Lukeba commented:

“I used to be extraordinarily eager on becoming a member of RB Leipzig and transferring to the Bundesliga, so I’m actually pleased that the transfer is now full. I’m excited by the coaching floor, the stadium, town and, above all, the workforce with all of the younger gamers– I can’t wait to play soccer right here. On account of all that, I knew that the transfer to Leipzig was completely the fitting one for me.

“I’m becoming a member of an thrilling workforce and a membership with plenty of ambition. RB Leipzig stands for a specific fashion of soccer and for a continuing upward journey. This can be a good spot for younger gamers to develop on the highest stage, as quite a few French gamers have already confirmed up to now.”

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