RB Leipzig secures Finkgräfe: The new left-back until 2030!

RB Leipzig secures Finkgräfe: The new left-back until 2030!

Exciting news from the Bundesliga: RB Leipzig have signed Max Finkgräfe, the talented left-back from 1. FC Köln. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until June 30, 2030. In doing so, he not only strengthens the team, but also closes a gap in the squad in the left-back position, which has previously posed a certain problem for DFB star David Raum. The transfer is all the more important for Leipzig as Benjamin Henrichs is currently out due to injury, and Castello Lukeba is only a temporary solution as a replacement.

RB Leipzig paid 4 million euros for the young player, a transfer fee that could even increase by a six-figure amount due to possible bonuses. In the past season, however, Finkgräfe had to battle with injuries and was therefore only able to start seven times. These unfortunate circumstances have also caused his market value to fall from 6 million to 4 million euros. He was the first departure from Cologne to generate a transfer fee and thus be able to take a step towards the future of his career.

Finkgräfe's development and motivation to change

Max Finkgräfe was a real shooting star in the 2023/24 relegation season, but was unable to confirm this performance in the following season. He was sidelined during preparation due to an injury and had to watch while the first games of the season went by. The transfer was necessary due to his soon-to-end contract, which only ran until 2026. FC Köln and its sporting decision-makers appreciated the need for a change in order to fill the coffers somewhat.

Finkgräfe is happy about his move to RB Leipzig and is optimistic about the development opportunities that this new challenge can offer him. Sports director Marcel Schäfer is also convinced of Finkgräfe's potential, [Bild] reports on his positive statements about his abilities.

Leipzig's plans in the team context

With his new signing Finkgräfe, he joins a list of interesting transfers for the Leipzig team, who have already signed Ezechiel Banzuzi from OH Leuven for an impressive 16 million euros this season. The club's total spend on these transfers is expected to rise to €40 million, showing how serious Leipzig are about their ambitions this season.

In the Bundesliga, where the competition is fierce and the teams across the league are strong, RB Leipzig's main goal is not only to assert itself in international business, but also to further expand its own squad depth with young talents like Finkgräfe. Football remains exciting and the young player's decision could prove profitable if he can prove himself in the new environment. Further information on current developments and football events can also be found on [Transfermarkt] and [Yahoo Sports].