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Leipzig Lands Estève in €25M Deal
17 Jul
Summary
- RB Leipzig secured Maxime Estève for €25 million.
- The defender, 24, signed a contract through 2031.
- Estève previously played for Montpellier and Burnley.
RB Leipzig has completed the transfer of defender Maxime Estève from Burnley for a fee of €25 million. The 24-year-old Frenchman has signed a contract with the German club that will keep him there until 2031. Estève will wear the number 3 shirt for Leipzig.
Estève brings experience from France, having come through Montpellier's academy before joining Burnley. He was part of the PFA Championship Team of the Year during Burnley's promotion-winning season in 2024/25. Despite facing a second relegation with the club, his performances were notable.
Leipzig's managing director, Marcel Schäfer, expressed delight at the signing, highlighting Estève's gained experience and impressive strides. Estève himself stated his enthusiasm for RB Leipzig's high-intensity style and ambitions, aiming for success in the Champions League, Bundesliga, and DFB-Pokal.
