Real Madrid need him. Leipzig announced a contract extension with a promising defender Lukeba

RB Leipzig has officially announced the contract extension of their promising defender, Castello Lukeba.

Details: The new agreement with the 21-year-old French center-back will keep him at the club until 2029.

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Quote: "Moving to Leipzig was the right decision for my development. I quickly earned playing time and with it came responsibility. I’ve always felt the trust from everyone at the club, from our fans and my teammates — RB Leipzig now feels like a second family to me. This environment allows young players like myself to establish themselves quickly and improve every day.

The conditions for training at the highest level and regularly competing against the best teams in the world are simply fantastic! I’m looking forward to many more games for RB Leipzig and will do everything possible to help us succeed," the player commented on his new deal.

Reminder: Lukeba’s assured performances have caught the attention of several top clubs. Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United have all expressed interest in the 21-year-old French defender.

Lukeba has been with the German club since 2023, having joined from Lyon. The promising player cost Leipzig €30 million.