RB Leipzig lets Nedeljkovic pass the purchase option - what now?

RB Leipzig lets Nedeljkovic pass the purchase option - what now?

Leipzig, Deutschland - RB Leipzig has announced that the purchase option for the 19-year-old Kosta Nedeljkovic did not use the Serbian international in January from Aston Villa on loan to the Bundesliga. According to information from Kicker , the option is around 12 million euros. However, Leipzig plans to sign Nedeljkovic among other conditions. The right -back has the intention of continuing to play for the Bundesliga club, which was apparently signaled on both sides.

The decision not to pull the purchase option is also related to the current financial situation of the club. Against the background of missing transfer income, especially players such as Benjamin Sesko and Xavi, RB Leipzig has only a limited scope for action. Schalke is dusking that Marcel Schäfer, the sports director, is more cost -effective options, such as a further loan with a purchase obligation. Alternatively, a firm obligation could take place at a cheaper price in the coming weeks.

priorities and personal details

Last season, Nedeljkovic played a total of eleven competitive games for Leipzig, of which he was seven in the starting eleven. Under the previous coach Marco Rose, he was initially a substitute, but became a regular in the chain of four under Zsolt Löw. Ole Werner, the new head coach, is also planning with a stable defense formation.

The RB Leipzig squad for the coming season also provides for other options for the right defense. Benjamin Henrichs will be returned to the start of training on July 14th, while Ridle Baku, Lukas Klostermann and Lutsharel Geertruida represent further potential alternatives.
Klostermann is also considered a sales candidate and could also leave the club, while Baku may be used in the offensive midfield.

nedeljkovics way to Leipzig

Kosta Nedeljkovic, who had six international matches for Serbia, switched from Red Star Belgrade to Aston Villa in January 2024. There he completed ten missions in the first team under coach Unai Emery, including a game against Leipzig in the Champions League. The right -back is strategic after Villa Andres Garcia had brought from Levante, which led to the temporary loan of Nedeljkovic.

nedeljkovic said that he was happy to be part of a club that offers young players development opportunities. Marcel Schäfer described him as a talented player with great potential. His number 21 could soon put him in the spotlight, since he could debut against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, should be the opportunity.