“Have a good name for top talent”
Lucas Gourna-Douath (18) is the new record transfer from Red Bull Salzburg. The series champions officially announced the signing of the defensive midfielder from AS St.-Étienne on Wednesday. According to the “Salzburg news“ to 13 million euros – the “Red Bulls” have never paid more for a new signing.
The France U19 international said: “Before the transfer, I spoke to some French compatriots who only had positive things to say about the club. Now I’m looking forward to experiencing the club, the stadium, the fans up close and hopefully realizing my full potential.”
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Gourna-Douath, who made his Ligue 1 debut just after his 17th birthday in 2020, has replaced Brenden Aaronson (21, Leeds United) as the club’s most expensive acquisition. Salzburg paid 12.7 million euros to Philadelphia Union with the transfer fee and resale participation.
RB sports director Freund: “Have a good name for absolute top talent”
RB Sports Director Christopher friend About the new signing: “At the young age of 18 he has already played 61 games in Ligue 1, which is certainly exceptional. Despite many interested parties from all over Europe, he decided to join FC Red Bull Salzburg. This also shows what a good name we have made for top talent throughout Europe.”
RB have already strengthened their squad this summer with Strahinja Pavlovic (21, Monaco) as well as centre-forwards Fernando (23, Shakhtar) and Karim Konaté (18, ASEC Mimosas) – the transfer spend rises to €29.5m. After the departures of Karim Adeyemi (20, BVB) and Anderson, among others, there is an income of 76.4 million euros.
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