Bundesliga - "Absolute legend": Kampl regrets Forsberg's departure
Emil Forsberg bid farewell to the Champions League with a kiss to the crowd and a heavy gait. The RB Leipzig playmaker, who is on the verge of a move to New York, took his time during his substitution against Young Boys Bern, as if he wanted to enjoy the moment. The 32-year-old gave himself the best possible farewell with the decisive goal in the 2:1 victory.
Six years ago, Forsberg had already scored the first Champions League goal in Leipzig's club history, completing a circle for him. The assist for the goal against Bern was provided by Kevin Kampl, who regretted the as yet unofficial departure of his long-time companion. "Emil is an absolute legend at this club," said Kampl. "What he has done for the club over all these years and I don't think it will happen that often again." He will simply be missed by the team, the club, the whole city.
Forsberg joined the then second division club Leipzig in the winter of 2015. He is set to receive a contract until 2027 at the sister club in New York, with the official announcement expected before the winter break. "I've also heard from Emil that he wants to concentrate on the next two games," said coach Marco Rose. "It's all happening at eye level and with the utmost respect."
The Champions League squads YB Bern RB Leipzig squad
Read also:
- A clan member is punished here
- Traffic lawyer warns: Don't talk to the police!
- Will he be convicted as Jutta's murderer after 37 years?
- He also wanted to kill his cousin
- Despite regretting Emil Forsberg's impending move to New York, Kevin Kampl acknowledged the significance of Forsberg's time at RB Leipzig, calling him an "absolute legend" in the club.
- Born in Sweden, Emil Forsberg first joined RB Leipzig in the winter of 2015, marking a successful career in the German Bundesliga.
- Emil Forsberg, who is currently on the verge of signing a contract until 2027 with the sister club in New York, bid farewell to the Champions League with a lasting impression.
- In the 2:1 victory against Young Boys Bern, Forsberg scored the decisive goal, completing a full circle as he had scored the club's first-ever Champions League goal six years prior.
- RB Leipzig, who currently compete in the Champions League and Bundesliga, will miss Forsberg's presence, not only on the pitch but also in the city of Bern and the broader soccer community.
- With a heavy heart, Emil Forsberg shared a kiss with the crowd during his farewell appearance in the Champions League, cherishing his journey with Leipzig, which included numerous memorable moments and triumphs.
Source: www.stern.de
