Third top scorer in the Bundesliga with 21 goals scored in 28 matches, behind Serhou Guirassy (24 goals) and Harry Kane (32 goals), Loïs Openda had a perfect first season in Germany. The most expensive recruit in the history of RB Leipzig, the former resident of RC Lens was sold for €38.5 million. A sum which can rise to €49 million with bonuses.
In today's edition, Bild also reveals to us some of these bonuses negotiated with the Sang et Or. If Leipzig qualifies for the next Champions League, the German club will have to pay €1.5 million to the Artésiens. Then, €2 million will be paid when Openda has played 75 official matches with the RBL (currently he has 39).
Leipzig rubs its hands
But the most important information is the existence of a release clause in the Belgian's contract. A clause of €80 million which will be effective from the 2025 summer transfer window. Linked to Leipzig until 2028, will Openda also become the biggest sale in the club's history? As for the German leaders, we are calm.
At a time when the English press is talking about Arsenal's interest in the former Lensois, Bild assures that Leipzig already knows that it has a good chance of cashing in a nice jackpot. The RBL will ask for €100 million for its player if a club comes knocking on its door this summer. And if this is not the case, he will be largely satisfied with the amount of his colt's release clause in a year.
