At RB Leipzig, there was apparently a first remarkable personnel decision in consultation with the new head coach Ole Werner.
As the “kicker” reports, the Saxons surprisingly take away from the commitment of the Spanish U21 national player Cristhian Mosquera from FC Valencia-although the defense talent itself had been ready to reach an agreement and should soon start negotiations between the two clubs.
Behind the cancellation of the Mosquera deal, which is apparently coordinated with coach Ole Werner and which describes the specialist magazine as a “surprising turnaround” and even “bang”, are intended to be economic reasons. Means: The 20-year-old is obviously too expensive RB Leipzig.
Valencia is said to have called for at least 20 to 25 or even 30 million euros for Mosquera – according to the report, too much for RB, especially since the youngster’s contract is only dated to his current employer until 2026.
RB Leipzig is looking for a cheaper alternative
In addition, the Leipzigers are lavishly occupied in the defense center according to the current status: El Chadaille Bitshiabu recently extended until 2029, and Castello Lukeba has also been bound to the club for so long.
In his contract, the 22 -year -old Frenchman has an exit clause of allegedly more than 70 million euros. Because of its mixed 2024/2025 season, it is “questionable” whether a club is pulling it this summer, the “kicker” writes.
In addition, there are the veterans Willi Orban and Lukas Klostermann for the central defense position.
A newcomer is also on the list of RB decision-makers, it is said. However, this should be significantly cheaper than it would have been Mosquera.
The fact that this stays in Valencia is not carved in stone. According to “Marca”, Real Madrid should also have the talent on the piece.