Soccer Bundesliga - RB Leipzig loans young professional Eduardo
RB Leipzig loans out young prodigy Yannick Eduardo to Dutch second-tier side De Graafschap. The Bundesliga club announced this on Thursday. The 18-year-old, who signed a professional contract until 30. June 2027 in January after impressive performances in the Youth League (5 goals), was outstanding in the German U-19 Bundesliga with 19 goals and three assists. The striker also recently played for the Dutch U18 national team.
"Yannick Eduardo is now ready to prove himself in the licensed player area. The loan to De Graafschap is perfect for Yannick and us for his best possible development. He will play in the first team and should gather as much playing experience as possible there", said RB Sport Director Rouven Schröder about Eduardo, who joined RB Leipzig's youth setup from NEC Nijmegen in the summer of 2022.
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- Yannick Eduardo's loan move to De Graafschap in the Netherlands provides an excellent opportunity for him to gain valuable experience in the Soccer Bundesliga's sister league.
- Born in Saxony, Germany, RB Leipzig has become a force to reckon with in the Soccer Bundesliga, attracting attention not just in Germany but also internationally, such as in the Netherlands.
- While RB Leipzig continues to make strides in the Soccer Bundesliga, keeping a close eye on transfers from other leagues like the Dutch second-tier could provide crucial additions to their squad.
- Despite loaning out Yannick Eduardo, RB Leipzig's Soccer Bundesliga aspirations remain undeterred, as the club constantly seeks to enhance its squad and maintain its position in Germany's top-tier soccer league.
