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Leipzig confirm contract extension for Lukeba

Castello Lukeba has officially extended his contract with RB Leipig by a further year.
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    RB Leipzig have announced that Castello Lukeba has extended his contract from 2028 to 2029.

    The 21-year-old, who has established himself as a key player at the back at the Red Bull Arena after joining from Olympique Lyon for a reported €30 million in 2023, said:

    “The move to Leipzig was the perfect one for my development. I soon got lots of minutes and was able to take on responsibility. I’ve always had the support of everyone at the club, our fans and my teammates – RB Leipzig now feels like my second family,” said Lukeba, adding: 

    “The setup here makes it so easy for young players like me to settle in and improve with each day. Being able to train at the highest level and regularly play against the best teams in the world is simply fantastic! I’m looking forward to playing many more games for RB Leipzig and I’ll do my absolute best to help us be successful.”



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    RB Leipzig sporting director Rouven Schröder added that he believes Lukeba has “developed into one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga”.

    “He’s played a big part in the solidity of our defence so far this season. He’s not only a tough tackler, but also someone that can play a key role in our build-up play from the back,” he said. 

    “His tackling, passing, composure on the ball, pace and versatility – which allows him to play as both a centre-back and left-back – make him an outstanding footballer. We’re really pleased that Castello has put pen to paper on an even longer contract at RB, as well as the fact that he sees his future in Leipzig.”

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