RB Leipzig angry with fans: Selke's return could fail!

RB Leipzig angry with fans: Selke's return could fail!

RB Leipzig can look back on a turbulent season that ended with their worst record since promotion to the Bundesliga. The club's goal is to initiate the next change and relies on young, promising players with strong physique and high speed. A name that keeps coming up in the rumors about possible new signings is Davie Selke, a former RB Leipzig player. PICTURE reports that Selke is currently available on a free transfer after being under contract with Hamburger SV and having difficulties negotiating his contract.

Selke, who played for RB Leipzig from 2015 to 2017 and played 50 games and scored 14 goals during this time, is viewed by those responsible under sports director Marcel Schäfer as a potential returnee to the trade fair city. However, his return is viewed with mixed views by the fan base. Many fans remember his provocative celebration after a goal in December 2017, which they also clearly expressed on social media.

Transfer rumors and sporting prospects

The search for a new coach for Leipzig is proving more difficult than hoped. The preferred candidate, Cesc Fabregas, cannot be signed because his club Como will not let him go. In addition, Alexander Blessin from St. Pauli is considered a possible solution, but is not the preferred choice. At the same time, the club is dealing with the transfer challenges, as a replacement for Yussuf Poulsen is questionable and Selke is being traded as a potential replacement.

Looking at the transfer activity of last season, RB Leipzig recorded numerous additions and departures. In the 24/25 season, a total of 21 players moved to the club while 16 players left the club. Reported in connection with these transfers Transfer market that the transfer balance comes to -21.30 million euros.

Market value and career history of Davie Selke

Selke had an eventful career. After helping Leipzig gain promotion to the Bundesliga in the 2015/16 season and scoring four goals in the Bundesliga the following year, he was sold to Hertha BSC. The striker's current market value is estimated at around €3 million after he scored 22 goals in the 2nd Bundesliga last season. Despite these strong performances, he is apparently not being considered for RB Leipzig's starting XI, lowering the likelihood of a move, as Yahoo reports.

The club plans to start training on July 14, while existing uncertainties regarding the squad and coaching search remain. At the moment, Davie Selke's return to the club where he once thrived seems unlikely.