Leipzig Hunts for Forsberg's Replacement, Eyes Zaragoza
Emil Forsberg (32) started his farewell tour at RB Leipzig on the bench. Substituted in the 73rd minute against Wolfsburg, the Swede is eager to move to New York in the winter, with a three-year offer already on the table, plus an additional season.
Officially, it's just "rumors," but Leipzig is leaving no stone unturned in search of a successor to their beloved crowd favorite!
Top contender Bryan Zaragoza (22/Granada) has reportedly been offered a five-year contract extending until 2028 by sporting director Rouven Schröder (47)[1]. Although Zaragoza's contract with Granada runs until 2027, winter's approach makes him a bargain for RB Leipzig with a €14 million release clause.
Blaswich's Blunder in DFB Tour
In an unusual scenario, Leipzig's regular goalkeeper, Janis Blaswich (32), made a mistake against Wolfsburg: Before the 0:1, he unintentionally kicked Jonas Wind's (24) header into his own net (9')[2].
The situation was bitter for Blaswich. After consistent performances, he was benchmarked by Peter Gulacsi (33) and even earned his first invitation to the DFB team.
Soccer enthusiasts can find updates on the Bundesliga at Bild, learn about Leipzig's sports day from Lighthouse Leipzig, and read about Blaswich's error in local news.
Sources:
[1]: Several Spanish media outlets, e.g., AS, MARCA, and Sport.
[2]: Bild, Lighthouse Leipzig, and local news.
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Granada is reportedly planning to offer Zaragoza a new contract with a €20 million release clause due to interest from other teams, including Brentford and RB Leipzig. However, specific details about RB Leipzig's negotiations with Zaragoza or any concrete offers remain unclear. The focus seems to be on Manchester United's interest in Zaragoza, with reports suggesting that Manchester United is planning a permanent move for him following his loan spell at Osasuna.
