RB Leipzig have completed the signing of winger Antonio Nusa from Belgian side Club Brugge, according to reports.
Antonio Nusa Sign RB Leipzig
Reports indicate that Nusa has agreed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig, which runs until the summer of 2029.
Antonio Nusa is understood to be in Leipzig for medical tests, with the deal expected to be made official within the next 48 hours.
RB Leipzig will part with a transfer fee of €21 million plus add-ons to secure the services of the Norwegian.
The 19-year-old joined Club Brugge from Norwegian side Stabæk on August 31, 2021, for a fee of €3 million.
He made 86 appearances for Club Brugge, scoring 7 goals and providing 6 assists across all competitions.
Antonio Nusa will become RB Leipzig’s 4th signing this summer, having already acquired Maarten Vandevoordt, Assan Ouédraogo, and Unai Simon on loan.
Who Is Antonio Nusa?
He is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays for the Norway national team and is on the verge of joining RB Leipzig.
Nusa’s Personal Information?
Antonio Nusa was born on April 17, 2005, in Langhus, Norway to a Nigerian father John Eromosele Nosa, and a Norwegian mother, whose name is unknown.
It is unknown if he has siblings, as that information has not been shared with the public.
Antonio Nusa Market Value And Net Worth?
Nusa’s market value is €15 million according to Transfermkt, while his market value is estimated to be between the region of €3 million – €5 million.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
The Norwegian international has played for just 2 clubs in his career, namely; Stabæk and Club Brugge.
Antonio Nusa Position?
Nusa functions primarily as a left winger, but he can also be utilized as a right winger and as a second striker.
Antonio Nusa Career Stats?
The 19-year-old has made 99 appearances thus far in his career, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Antonio Nusa has made 7 appearances for Norway, scoring 1 goal and providing 5 assists.
His Achievements?
Antonio Nusa has won 2 Belgian league titles and 1 Belgian Super Cup thus far in his career.
RB Leipzig
The Red Bulls had a wishy-washy preseason outing this summer, defeating Aston Villa 2-0 on August 1, 2024, before losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 4, 2024.
On August 10, 2024, RB Leipzig also played out a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint Germain.
The German clubs are tutored by Marco Rose and they will be hoping for better fortunes in the 2024/25 season.
The Red Bulls ended the 2023/24 German Bundesliga campaign in 4th position, with 65 points from 34 matches.
They commence the new campaign on August 24, 2024, with a home game against VFL Bochum.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig battle RW Essen on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Round 1 of the DFB POKAL.
It will be fascinating to see how the Leipzig-based club will perform in the coming season.
RB Leipzig will be hoping that signings made this summer can help them achieve success in the 2024/25 season.
