RB Leipzig agree deal for Brazilian forward Romulo Cardoso to replace Benjamin Sesko

As reported by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the agreement includes 20 million in fixed payments, a further 5 million in performance-related add-ons, and a sell-on clause.

Sesko's recent 74 million pounds switch made him Leipzig's second most lucrative sale in history, behind only Josko Gvardiol's 90-million-euro move to Manchester City in 2023. The club have acted decisively to secure Romulo as his replacement.

The 22-year-old arrives on the back of a stellar 2024/25 campaign in Turkey, netting 17 goals and providing 10 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions for Goztepe.

His time in Izmir began with a loan spell from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, before a permanent transfer was sealed in early 2025.

Leipzig are working to register Romulo in time for Saturday's DFB-Pokal clash with Sandhausen.

Should the paperwork not be completed in time, his debut is expected to come in a blockbuster Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich next Friday. 

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