A French defender will join Leipzig

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By: Manu Tournoux

A French defender will join Leipzig

Maxime Estève should discover a new country. The 24-year-old French defender completed a second full season with Burnley, whom he joined in January 2024 from Montpellier. Having become an essential starter in central defense, notably alongside Egan-Riley during their joint season in the Championship in 2024-2025, Estève is in the sights of RB Leipzig.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the German club, qualified for the next Champions League, is close to an agreement for the transfer of the defender, around €32 million. The former Montpellier would also already agree with Leipzig on the conditions of a future contract.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.