- Handling the Vermeeren issue from Belgium prior to Leipzig's closure
The deal for RB Leipzig to acquire Belgian international footballer Arthur Vermeeren is almost finalized. Sources claim that the 19-year-old is currently in Leipzig, undergoing mandatory health checks. Vermeeren is tipped to bolster Leipzig's defensive midfield, with Xaver Schlager expected to be out for at least three months due to a cruciate ligament injury. Vermeeren, who is bound to Atlético Madrid until June 30, 2030, is primarily discussed in relation to a loan agreement.
Vermeeren would become the third Belgian national team player to be coached by RB Leipzig's former coach Domenico Tedesco, following in the footsteps of goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt and Lois Openda. Following RB's 1-0 victory in the Bundesliga season opener against Bochum, sporting director Rouven Schröder expressed the need for a new recruit who is young and can contribute in both the short and long term.
Vermeeren's transfer to RB Leipzig could potentially strengthen the team's relationships with Belgian football clubs, given that The Netherlands shares a border with Belgium. In the coming seasons, Vermeeren might showcase his skills in the Bundesliga, contributing to RB Leipzig from his native country, The Netherlands.
