LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig signs relegated French defender Maxime Esteve premier league We play Burnley on Friday.
Esteve, 24, has signed a contract until 2031 and will wear the number 3 shirt, the Bundesliga club announced.
Kicker reports that Leipzig are paying 25 million euros (approximately 2.85 billion yen) for the centre-back, with the amount potentially increasing with bonuses if conditions are met.
“He has many of the qualities we were looking for in this position: height, athleticism, strong left foot, confidence in possession and the ability to aggressively come forward and defend,” Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schaefer said. “Maxim is forward-thinking in his play, a tough tackler, vocal and brings a huge amount of energy to the pitch. He is also a natural leader.”
Other reinforcements
Estave does not have direct contracts with clubs supported by energy drink manufacturers. Martin Demichelis appointed as manager as Ole Werner fired Instead of.
Midfielder Brajan Gruda is set to remain at Leipzig for another season on loan from Brighton, with an option to make the move permanent for a reported fee of 30 million euros (approximately 3.4 billion yen).
Leipzig had already announced the signing of midfielder Rocco Reitz from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach in March.
Diomande in Leipzig
Ivorian teenager Yann Diomande said last month that he expected to leave Leipzig, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly his frontrunner.
Schäfer said the 19-year-old Diomande will play for Leipzig next season.
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