Leipzig's Preparation for Romulo Sturmer's Signing
In a significant move, RB Leipzig has officially announced the signing of Brazilian striker Rômulo from Turkish club Göztepe. The deal, reported to be around €23-25 million, secures Rômulo's services until June 2030 [1][2][3].
Rômulo, a 23-year-old powerhouse, impressed last season with 17 goals and 10 assists in Turkey. Known for his physical strength, technique, and versatility to play both as a classic number nine and in varied attacking roles, Rômulo is set to fill the void left by Benjamin Šeško, who recently transferred to Manchester United [1][2].
The arrival of Rômulo could potentially impact the roles of other forwards at Leipzig. While Harvey Elliott, an attacking midfielder for Liverpool FC, is also of interest to Leipzig, Rômulo's primary competition is expected to be with Fabio Silva, a forward from Wolverhampton Wanderers. As a striker, Rômulo competes mainly with Silva for central attacking roles, although Elliott's position is less directly overlapping [1][2].
Ole Werner, the coach of RB Leipzig, will have a new key attacking option at his disposal, strengthening the team's frontline. The signing comes as a strategic upgrade, leveraging transfer funds from Šeško's sale to Manchester United to maintain attacking strength and versatility.
Rômulo is currently under contract with Turkish Super Lig side Göztepe Izmir and is expected to undergo a medical examination this week.
Jürgen Klopp, now at Red Bull, was previously Elliott's mentor, and the transfer market buzz continues as Leipzig shows interest in a potential return of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea FC [1][2].
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