RB Leipzig gets Serbia's soccer jewel Maksimovic for 14 million!

RB Leipzig gets Serbia's soccer jewel Maksimovic for 14 million!

Novi Pazar, Serbien - rb Leipzig announced the commitment of the talented Serbian midfielder Andrija Maksimovic (18 years) until 2030. The change from Maksimovic to Leipzig takes place for a transfer fee of 14 million euros to its previous association, the Red Star Belgrade. This transfer sum marks him as the record export of Serbian football, which reinforces the importance of its change. Maximovic, born on June 5, 2007 in Novi Pazar, Serbia, is described both as a technically experienced player and as a great hope for the future. Sports director Marcel Schäfer emphasizes that he can play both in the central midfield and on the wings. His skills are remarkable: he has an excellent game overview, outstanding ball treatment and is strong in standard situations.

In an impressive first season with the professionals, Maksimovic attracted Leipzig's attention. He particularly confidently expressed the wish to surpass in the game on November 6, 2024 Lamine Yamal, a balloon d’Or candidate. In this game, Leipzig was able to defeat Red Stern Belgrade 5-2, which only strengthened the curiosity of the player.

early career and breakthrough

The Maksimovic career began in the youth area, where he took his first steps at FK Pazar Juniors and Later at the OFK Vlada Dimitrijević. The change to the Roter Stern Belgrade youth academy was crucial for its development. In the summer of 2023 he was registered dual and loaned to Grafičar Beograd. He gave his professional debut on August 11, 2023 in the Serbian first division against FK Jedinstvo UB, where he immediately scored his first goal.

in September 2023, Maksimovic extended his contract with a red star and was included in the B list for the UEFA Champions League. With his debut in the first team in the Serbian cup game on December 6, 2023, he strengthened his place in the team. His early talent could not be overlooked; On October 12, 2024, he became the youngest player in the history of the Serbian national team when he was in a UEFA Nations League A group game against Switzerland.

a promising young star

During his career, Maksimovic also shone in the most important games for red star. For example, on September 23, 2024, he made his debut in the "Eternal Derby" against Partizan Belgrade and assisted the goal of Silas Katompa Mvumpa. In addition, on April 12, 2025, he gave his first goal in this derby and thus became the youngest scorer in the history of this rivalry. Most recently, he played in two World Cup qualifiers in June 2025.

Maksimovic not only emerged through sporting achievements, but also through his character and ambition. Already in his childhood he got the nickname "Mesi" because he had similarities with Lionel Messi in his play style. The son of the former footballer Mirko Maksimović is now expected with great expectations in Leipzig and could soon play an important role in German football.