Yussuf Poulsen: Club legend leaves RB Leipzig for HSV!

Yussuf Poulsen: Club legend leaves RB Leipzig for HSV!

Yussuf Poulsen is leaving RB Leipzig after 12 years and moving to Hamburger SV. The transfer was officially confirmed by both clubs and underlines the end of an era for the Dane, who scored almost 100 goals in 425 games for Leipzig. Poulsen has already said goodbye to his former teammates and traveled with his family on the ICE to Hamburg, where the 31-year-old striker's medical check was successful rblive.de reported.

In a club statement, Poulsen expressed his gratitude for the past twelve years at RB Leipzig. He recalled the unique experiences and successes he has had since his move in 2013. “Leipzig will always be a part of me,” he added, announcing that he would return in the future.

Financial aspects of the transfer

Hamburger SV, new to the Bundesliga, will pay a transfer fee of around 1.5 million euros for the striker, including possible bonuses. This sum is remarkable, especially when you consider that Poulsen received around 7 million euros per year for his current salary at Leipzig. Loud Yahoo Sports His salary at Hamburger SV is estimated to be around 2 million euros, which means a significant pay cut for the player.

In addition, RB Leipzig will pay Poulsen a severance package of over 1 million euros. This could be seen as part of the plan to make the transition as smooth as possible for both sides. For many football lovers, Poulsen is more than just a player; He is a club legend whose departure will certainly change the Bundesliga and RB Leipzig noticeably.

The move itself not only marks the end of a successful time for Poulsen in Leipzig, but also a new beginning in Hamburg. Both the player and the fans are eagerly awaiting the challenges ahead in the new environment.