RB Leipzig have reportedly completed the signing of French defender Castello Lukeba from Olympique Lyonnais for a fee of €35 million.
Lukeba has signed a five-year deal with the Red Bulls, which will see him stay at the German club until June 2028.
Castello Lukeba made 38 appearances for Lyon last season, scoring 2 goals and providing no assist across all competitions.
Castello Lukeba will become RB Leipzig 9th signing this summer
The Frenchman would become the 9th arrival to RB Leipzig this summer, having already signed Loïs Openda, Benjamin Sesko, Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, El Chadaille Bitshiabu and Leopold Zingerle.
The Red Bulls have also signed Xavi Simons and Fábio Carvalho on-loan this summer.
Lukeba will be coming in to RB Leipzig as a replacement for Josko Gvardiol, who recently joined Manchester City.
The 20-year-old has got huge prospects and he has been touted to become one of the best defenders in the coming years.
Olympique Lyonnais had previously rejected two bids from RB Leipzig for Castello Lukeba, before they accepted the €30 million offer for the Frenchman.
Lukeba is an academy graduate of Olympique Lyon and he made his debut on the 7th of August 2021 as a starter against Stade Brestois in a Ligue 1 encounter.
He has made 68 appearances in total for Lyon, scoring 4 goals and providing no assist across all competitions.
RB Leipzig finished 3rd in the German Bundesliga last term and they would be aiming to wrestle the title off the grip of Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich hiccupped to the German top-flight title last term and it was due to Dortmund’s capitulation on the final day of the season that they won the league.
Anyway, RB Leipzig have been successful in German cup competitions, having won the prestigious DFB-POKAL in back-to-back fashion.
Who is Castello Lukeba and when was he born?
Castello Lukeba is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Olympique Lyon.
He was born on the 17th of December 2002.
Castello Lukeba’s nationality?
Lukeba was born in France, but he also has Angolan roots.
Castello Lukeba’s net worth, salary and market value?
His net worth is estimated to be within the region of €700,000 – €2 million and he reportedly earns €1,923 every week at Olympique Lyon.
According to Transfermkt, the market value of Castello Lukeba is €25 million.
Castello Lukeba’s primary position?
Lukeba is primarily a central defender.
Castello Lukeba’s links to English giants Manchester United?
In February 2023, Lukeba was scouted by Manchester United and he was reportedly regarded as a “generational talent” in his position by Manchester United’s recruitment team.
Is Lukeba a good defender?
Lukeba is a very physical defender, who has got great speed and power.
When does Lukeba’s current contract with Olympique Lyon ends?
Lukeba’s contract at the French club runs until June 30, 2025, and the deal was signed on the 3rd of January 2022. But since he has moved to Germany, the deal is no longer valid.
