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"Leipzig" team announced that they have achieved an important off-season goal. The Bundesliga club acquired promising "Barcelona" midfielder Ilaix Moriba. The 18-year-old Guinean was bought for 16 million euros, but in the future this amount could increase to 22 million. Barcelona will also receive 10% of any future transfer sum. I. Moriba signed a four-year contract with "Leipzig," which could be extended for another season.
🗣️ Florian #Scholz, commercial director for sport: "We have been able to land an exceptional talent in Ilaix Moriba. We are very proud that he has chosen #RBLeipzig, despite many offers from several top clubs in Europe." pic.twitter.com/5HHN6suaU3 — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 31, 2021
