After defending the title in the DFB Cup, RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer announced his departure from the trade fair city. Coach Marco Rose regrets the departure and confirmed the change of another difference player.
Konrad Laimer has his upcoming farewell to RB Leipzig imminent after the cup victory in Berlin confirmed. “I was in Leipzig for six years, my contract is now expiring, I had a really good time with two titles. Definitely a nice finish,” said the Austrian on Saturday evening after the 2-0 win in the final over Eintracht Frankfurt. Laimer’s change this summer has been considered a formality for some time, but has not yet been officially announced.
The 26-year-old midfielder is said to be drawn to FC Bayern Munich, where he should act as an additional option at headquarters alongside Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. When Leipzig won 3-1 in Munich on the 33rd Bundesliga matchday, Laimer was already specifically asked about the scenario on Sky. “Everyone knows it. My contract expires in the summer. It’s generally nice here,” said Laimer about the city of Munich. He could “definitely not” rule out a change. Now the only thing that matters is the timing of the announcement. Final hero Christopher Nkunku is also about to say goodbye in Leipzig, he is probably drawn to Chelsea.
Coach Rose regrets the upcoming departures
Laimer is an “extraordinary player. Qualities that you don’t often have in European football,” said the 46-year-old after the 2-0 (0-0) win over Eintracht Frankfurt: “Incredible dynamics in winning the ball and switching, he creates superiority situations . A good guy too, a funny boy. He has something that many teams don’t have and are looking for.”
When asked about Nkunku, Rose, who was born in Leipzig, said: “The quality is not often found in Europe.” It is now important to make “good and creative decisions” on the transfer market. “At the end of August, with the end of the transfer period, we can meet and talk about goals for the season. Before that, a cool party, then vacation – and then we’ll see.” Qualifying for the premier class is a great help when signing new players. “It was important to qualify for the Champions League,” said Rose: “The title is cool, gives a good feeling for the city and the club. But the Champions League is what we primarily look for in the players Leipzig brings. We did a great job.”
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