Pep Guardiola Wants to Sign Young Wunderkind from Bundesliga

Pep Guardiola is considering strengthening the defense and wants to acquire young defender Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig. Manchester City is preparing to sign the French player in the summer of 2025.

Details: Pep Guardiola is eager to sign one of the most promising central defenders in the Bundesliga, Castello Lukeba, according to Fichajes. The transfer is expected to cost Manchester City between 60 and 70 million euros. Despite interest from the "Citizens," RB Leipzig is actively trying to extend the young talent's contract until 2029.

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Reminder: Castello Lukeba has already established himself as a key player in Leipzig's defense and is considered one of the brightest prospects among defenders of his generation. This season, the 21-year-old defender has played 10 matches in all competitions and has played a vital role in the team's success, having conceded only 2 goals in 7 Bundesliga matches.