Schalke: RB Leipzig probably favorite to transfer Assan Ouédraogo

Transfer fee lower than expected

The next stop for Schalke’s top talent Assan Ouédraogo could be in Germany. Contrary to recent reports that the most concrete interest in the 17-year-old came from AC Milan, writes the “Sports picture“That RB Leipzig is the clear favorite in courting the midfield youngster. His departure from Gelsenkirchen after the season is “almost certain”.

The main reason for a move to the “Red Bulls” is Rouven Schröder’s personality. After the departure of sports director Max Eberl, the sports director has taken on greater responsibility at the Saxons and, as a former Schalke player, not only knows Ouédraogo, but also his contract. Schröder signed the German U17 international’s professional contract, which comes into effect in May 2024, when Ouédraogo celebrates his 18th birthday.

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	A. Ouédraogo
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The transfer fee, which is set by the exit clause, is also different than last assumed for the right-footed player. The sum is therefore just over 7 million euros. Recently there was talk of 12 million to 15 million euros for a club from Germany and around 20 million for a club from abroad. The reason for the lower amount is that Ouédraogo plays in the 2nd Bundesliga and has not yet played a senior international match. The option can be exercised from July 1, 2024.

When asked about the great media interest in the teenager in recent weeks, new coach Karel Geraerts replied: “Assan is a very good footballer and a great talent, that’s for sure. I hear a lot of rumors about him, about clubs and interested parties, but that’s normal in football. For me as a coach, the most important thing is to have good conversations with him, make him feel good and guide him on his journey. One must not forget that he is very young. There’s a lot coming at him at the moment.”

Schalke’s Ouédraogo became the most valuable player in the 2nd Bundesliga

Ouédraogo was also the focus of the 2nd Bundesliga market value update on Friday. The S04 professional only needed two updates to become the most valuable player in the league. After the start of the season, he was initially valued at half a million euros, but now the valuation has changed to twelve times that amount: 6 million euros.

Ouédraogo not only joined HSV’s Ludovit Reis at the top of the second division, who remains at 6 million euros, the Schalke player is now also one of the 13 most valuable players under the age of 17 worldwide. “He has asserted himself in the strong midfield of the Royal Blues and has attracted the interest of top international clubs such as Milan, Chelsea and Bayern,” said market value administrator Konstantin Haas (“XAAC1609”), explaining the enormous appreciation.

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