Serbian international Andrija Maksimović’s move to RB Leipzig has been confirmed much earlier than originally anticipated. The Bundesliga outfit unveiled their new addition on Wednesday. The 18-year-old joins the German Red Bulls on a €14m transfer.
It’s been a busy day in Saxony after Leipzig also confirmed the signing of Ivorian talent Yan Diomande earlier. The blockbuster deal that shall see Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko join the German club should be confirmed before too long.
“We have closely followed his development are confident that he is already ready for the next step,” RB sporting director Marcel Schäfer noted of his new signing. “Andrija is a technically skilled midfielder who can play both in the center and on the wing. Not only does he have good vision and excellent ball control, he also takes outstanding set pieces. He is a top talent in both his position and age group.“
“Kosta Nedeljkovic, whom I know from Belgrade and the Serbian national team, told me a lot of positive things about the club and the city,” the player himself added with reference to his decision to join the club. “That reinforced my decision. RB worked very hard to sign me and impressed me by outlining clear sporting prospects.”
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