RB Leipzig have made their first new signing of the summer, with right-back Nordi Mukiele joining from Montpellier HSC for €16 million on a five-yea deal.
He could serve as competition for Lukas Klostermann at right-back, with Benno Schmitz leaving to join FC Köln, however he has also played at centre-back for Montpellier.
RB Leipzig Sporting Director, Ralf Rangnick said that the club had been keeping an eye on the player “for over a year,” and they are “extremely excited to be able to bring in one of Europe’s top defensive talents despite a lot of competition.” He added that Mukiele “fits exactly what we’re looking for in a player and in a person.”
Mukiele himself meanwhile said that he was “really happy” the transfer had gone through, as “the ambition of the club and its philosophy are perfect for me.” He also believes that Leipzig will give him “the best opportunity to continue” his development.
