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It is a testament to the foundations laid through the Red Bull energy drink that its football corporations continue to produce world-class talent.
His Austrian team, Red Bull Salzburg, has been a breeding ground for young people’s ability to make their mark in Europe.
Sadio Mane spent two years at the club before his move to Southampton and yet liverpool, where he has become one of the most productive extremes in the world, winning a Premier League and Champions League title. are taking the next step towards Germany with RB Leipzig.
Officially known as RasenBallsport Leipzig, the club was founded in 2009 and has made an immediate ascent to the pyramid of German football, with Salzburg recruits playing a role.
The two players who have inspired the most since leaving Austria are Naby Keita and Dayot Upamecano.
The latter remains at the club now after placing a first-team player with Julian Nagelsmann and is a moving target for Manchester United, while the former has been playing for Liverpool lately.
Upamecano, 21, began in the Champions League semi-final loss in Leipzig to Paris Saint-Germain and his impressive form he identified through promotion to the France national team.
Speculation has plagued his future, the united have been for a new central defense for Harry Maguire’s spouse. Leipzig’s position is clear, Upamecano is not for sale as he signed a new contract only two months ago. However, this agreement would entail a release, clause that can leave them powerless to save their departure.
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This scenario is not new to Leipzig, as Keita left under similar circumstances. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tried to point to the midfielder, but did not need to respond to Leipzig’s assessment of his star man. Keita’s contract allowed interested parties to sign it for only 48 million pounds, much less than the Bundesliga’s request of more than a hundred million pounds, but will only be active the following season.
Klopp faced an intense festival to point keita out to Bayern Munich, which is believed to line up a play for the Guinean international. The Bundesliga champions have the selection of Germany’s most productive skill and a move to the Allianz Arena seemed a formality if they had. agreed to a payment with Leipzig.
However, Liverpool used a movement tactic that United could use with Upamecano: United’s rivals reached a precept agreement by Keita a year before the above-mentioned termination clause was activated, agreeing to pay a small premium in addition to the contractual costs. They ensured that Bayern and any other interested parties did not beat them in their signing when they would be available for a fraction of their value. Keita played the season in Leipzig before sealing his signing for Anfield a year later.
Several reports in Germany state that Upamecano may be available for only 50 million euros (44 million pounds) next summer, a smart deal given their existing roles and potential. Unsurprisingly, Bayern Munich are still looking for their signature and per per maybe that simply while United wants a player of Upamecano’s quality right now, the quest to reach an agreement in advance as Liverpool did with Keita can result in being a masterstroke.
United Executive Vice President Ed Woodward has already warned his supporters that giant cash transfers are unrealistic given the current state of monetary weather after the coronavirus pandemic However, by delaying the one-year deal, United’s sources of earnings can simply return. , through its monetary position. It also gives the Reds more time to reduce their equipment to fund newcomers.
If Upamecano maintains its current levels of functionality and earns a spot in the French team for next summer’s European Championship, it may be difficult for you to locate a club that doesn’t need to signal it. getting a deal as soon as possible.
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