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New York Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
RB Leipzig complete signing of winger Johan Bakayoko from PSV
RB Leipzig have completed the signing of winger Johan Bakayoko from PSV. The Athletic reported on July 10 that Nottingham Forest were interested in signing the 22-year-old as they looked to bolster their forward ranks. However, the Belgium international has signed a five-year deal with the German club, which will keep him at the Red Bull Arena until 2030. Upon joining the club, Bakayoko said: 'I'm really looking forward to a new challenge at RB Leipzig. The club has made a name for itself internationally and represents ambitious, attacking football, which is just the way I like it. 'I was impressed by the way that Leipzig have tried again and again to sign me over the past few years and made me feel as though they were fully committed to me. That and the recent conversations with the management were decisive for me in choosing to move to Leipzig and the Bundesliga. Advertisement 'I immediately got the impression that there's a clear plan for me and that I can bring my strengths to the table in a targeted way here. RB Leipzig are a club which challenges and fosters young talent. I'm ready to work hard here, to take responsibility, and want to celebrate successes with the team and with our fans.' 🚨 Bakayoko has 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗗 🚨 — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) July 16, 2025 Speaking to The Athletic in 2024, Bakayoko said: 'In the next five years, I want to be close to winning the Ballon d'Or. I'll do my best and see where it can end, but I don't want to give myself limits. I don't want to say, 'I remember when I won the Ballon d'Or', or something like this. I want to keep going.' After beginning his career in Belgium, Bakayoko joined PSG's youth academy in 2019. He went on to score 33 goals in 130 senior appearances for PSV, including 26 goals over the past two seasons. The winger has also scored one goal in 18 appearances for the Belgium national team and featured in two games in last summer's European Championship. Bakyoko will wear the number nine shirt, which was recently vacated by striker Yusssuf Poulsen, who left the club after 12 years to join Hamburg last Sunday. 'I know how much Yussi means to the club,' Bakyoko said. 'He's a Leipzig legend. I'll do my best to maintain the honour of the number 9 shirt. I'll always give it my all. The fans can be sure of that.' He becomes Leipzig's sixth signing of the summer transfer window following the arrivals of Arthur Vermeeren from Atletico Madrid, Yan Diomande from Leganes, Ezekiel Banzuzi from OH Leuven, Ezekiel Banzuzi, Andrija Maksimovic from Red Star Belgrade, and Max Finkgrafe from Koln.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSV will not take Bakayoko and De Jong to German training camp
Johan Bakayoko will not be travelling with PSV to the training camp in Germany due to transfer speculation. Luuk de Jong will also be absent. Several clubs have approached PSV for Bakayoko, who still has one year of his contract remaining in Eindhoven. The winger is highly sought after and is expected to earn at least 20 million euros. Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth, among others, are all eyeing Bakayoko. German sources reported last weekend that Leverkusen are the best candidate to acquire Bakayoko, but Erik ten Hag's new employer are in danger of being outmanoeuvred by RB Leipzig. With Ezechiel Banzuzi, Lutsharel Geertruida, and Xavi Simons, three former Eredivisie talents are already under contract with Die Roten Bullen. Besides Bakayoko, Luuk de Jong is also absent from PSV's Marienfeld six-day training camp. The club icon showed up at De Herdgang last week and trained individually. It remains unclear whether De Jong, who has been a free agent since July 1st, will commit his future to PSV or embark on a foreign adventure. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Reports: Leipzig beat BVB and Bayer to sign attacking starlet for RB
RB Leipzig is getting prominent reinforcements: According to transfer journalists Florian Plettenberg, Fabrizio Romano, and Sacha Tavolieri, who all report in agreement, the Red Bulls have come to an understanding with Johan Bakayoko on a transfer. Accordingly, the Saxons have agreed with the PSV Eindhoven winger on a contract until 2030, thus asserting themselves against Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, among others. The latter had, according to Tavolieri, reached an agreement with the attacker just a few days ago. Advertisement Bakayoko has established himself as one of the greatest offensive talents in Europe in recent years and, according to reports, is expected to move to Leipzig for around 22 million euros. However, the final details between the two clubs still need to be clarified. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Ryan Pierse - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Premier League clubs set for disappointment in Bakayoko race
Everton and Nottingham Forest are among the Premier League clubs set for disappointment in the race for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. Both sides have made enquiries into the availability of the 22-year-old, who is set to leave the Dutch champions this summer. Advertisement Bakayoko has just 12 months to run on his contract at PSV and is refusing to return for pre-season as he looks to engineer an exit. PSV have set an asking price of €20m (£17.3m) for Bakayoko, who scored nine goals in 17 league starts last season. He had earlier enjoyed a breakout season in 2023/24, returning 21 goals and assists in 35 appearances as PSV won the Eredivisie title. Everton and Nottingham Forest have both made Bakayoko a target, with the latter seeking a replacement for Anthony Elanga. Everton are also in the market for a right-winger after opting against making the loans of Jesper Lindstrom or Jack Harrison permanent. Advertisement However, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the Bundesliga is Bakayoko's likeliest destination. Both RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen have made the player a priority and are pushing for a deal. Sky Germany have claimed that Leipzig are in 'pole position' to secure his signature. Read – 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Team of the Tournament See more – Cole Palmer inherits Drogba's crown as Chelsea's cup final king Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Forest eye Bakayoko
Nottingham Forest will face competition from European rivals to sign PSV winger Johan Bakayoko, with the 22-year-old a replacement for Anthony Elanga. (Nottinghamshire Live, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
