- Leipzig's RB secures commitment from Geetruida.
Leipzig strengthened their squad on the last day of the transfer window by bringing in Dutch international Lutsharel Geertruida. Hailing from Feyenoord Rotterdam, the new addition joins for an estimated €20-25 million and has agreed to terms until 2029. Leipzig had been in talks with the 24-year-old the previous year, but negotiations fell through. This time, Feyenoord was more open to negotiation, with Geertruida's contract set to expire the following year.
Mohamed Simakan's exit opened up the opportunity for Geertruida's arrival. The 24-year-old is on the brink of joining Al-Nassr FC of Saudi Arabia for €45 million. He is set to sign a five-year contract with the club that houses Cristiano Ronaldo, earning a significant pay increase over his current salary at Leipzig. The transaction proves to be a smart investment for Leipzig, who acquired Simakan from Strasbourg for €15 million in mid-2021, leaving only minor paperwork to finalize by Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, U17 World Cup champion Winners Osawe is bidding farewell to Leipzig and moving to 1. FC Nürnberg in the lower divisions. Leipzig has secured a buy-back option for the 17-year-old midfielder. Conversely, Leipzig is set to start the initial half of the season with André Silva, as no inquiries regarding the Portuguese international have emerged since Friday afternoon. Nevertheless, a relocation to a nation with a more prolonged transfer window remains a potential option.
Leipzig's decision to let Mohamed Simakan go opened a spot in their football league squad, which was subsequently filled by the signing of Lutsharel Geertruida from the Football League in the Netherlands. Geertruida's arrival adds depth to Leipzig's midfield, as Simakan's move to Al-Nassr FC in the Saudi Arabian Football League signifies a significant financial boost for the German club.
