RB Leipzig have officially announced the signing of the talented Belgian striker, Loïs Openda. Coming from Lens, Openda has signed a contract for the next five seasons, thus becoming a player for the German team until June 2028. He is one of the most promising goalscorers in Europe.
Last season, Openda made his mark in Ligue 1 by scoring 21 goals in 38 league and four Cup games for Lens. Previously, the Belgian striker played for Club Brugge and Dutch side Vitesse, where he had an impressive record of 37 goals in two campaigns.
However, now Openda faces a new challenge in the Bundesliga and has the difficult task of filling the void left by Christopher Nkunku who joined Chelsea. The Belgian striker has successfully passed his medical exams and is ready to give his best at his new club.
The most expensive signing in the history of the German club
The signing of Openda has made history at RB Leipzig, becoming the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. According to reliable sources, Leipzig would have paid around 38 million euros, plus variables, to secure the services of the talented Belgian attacker.
Official, confirmed. Loïs Openda joins RB Leipzig on club record deal. ⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/ZyZ6lNy4ZC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023
The arrival of Openda has generated great expectations among Leipzig fans, who are waiting to see how it adapts to the demanding German league. With his goalscoring ability and his ability to unbalance opposing defences, the Belgian striker has the potential to become a key player in the team’s playing scheme.