RB Salzburg brings Gourna-Douath from St.-Étienne – most expensive purchase

“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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Salzburg’s most expensive purchasesTo overview
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.

With Haaland & Adeyemi: The most expensive departures from RB Salzburg

Marin Pongracic (19/20) – for €9m to VfL Wolfsburg

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Martin Hinteregger (16/17) – for €10.5 million to FC Augsburg

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Valentino Lazaro (18/19) – for €10.5m to Hertha BSC

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Alan (14/15) – €11.1m to Guangzhou Evergrande

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Hee-chan Hwang (20/21) – for €12m to RB Leipzig

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Kevin Kampl (14/15) – for €12m to BVB

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Hannes Wolf (19/20) – €12m to RB Leipzig

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Stefan Lainer (19/20) – for €12.5m to Bor. M’gladbach

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Rasmus Kristensen (22/23) – €13m to Leeds United

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Diadié Samassékou (19/20) – for €14m to TSG Hoffenheim

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Jonathan Soriano (16/17) – €15m to BJ Sinobo Guoan

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Xaver Schlager (19/20) – for €15m to VfL Wolfsburg

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Munas Dabbur (19/20) – €17m to Sevilla

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Dayot Upamecano (16/17) – €18.5m to RB Leipzig

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Duje Caleta-Car (18/19) – €19m to Marseille

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Amadou Haidara (18/19) – €19m to RB Leipzig

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Erling Haaland (19/20) – for €20m to BVB

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Dominik Szoboszlai (20/21) – €22m to RB Leipzig

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Sadio Mané (14/15) – €23m to Southampton

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Enock Mwepu (21/22) – to Brighton for over €23m

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Naby Keïta (16/17) – €29.75m to RB Leipzig

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Patson Daka (21/22) – €30m to Leicester City

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Karim Adeyemi (22/23) – for €30 million to BVB

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Brenden Aaronson (22/23) – to Leeds United for €32.84m

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