New Delhi: Al Nassr look to strengthen their backline as they edge closer to complete the signing of Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig, reaching an agreement for a transfer fee of €45 Million. Sources have confirmed that the player has come to an agreement for a five year long contract, worth €55 Million as the paperwork has been done and now he will be travelling for medical test today. Their were interests coming from a numerous Premier League as well as Laliga clubs but it was the Saudi club Al Nassr who convinced Simakan for his signatures beating Liverpool and Barcelona, who were closely tracking the centre back.
🚨🟡🔵 Mohamed Simakan to Al Nassr, here we go! Deal agreed on five year contract for CB to join from RB Leipzig with Geertruida as replacement.
Despite links with PL clubs, only Al Nassr in concrete talks with Leipzig as exclusively revealed two days ago.
Medical in 24/48h. pic.twitter.com/nmrPeBdjgv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
The Saudi side were also looking to sign the experienced Slovak, Milan Skriniar from Paris Saint-Germain, but the deal fell off and instead they went for Simakan. The 24 year old Frenchman was a solid asset for the German side RB Leipzig, as he spent three full seasons at Die Roten Bullen, where he made a total of 122 appearances, including the two additional appearances this season before joining the Saudi side. He can turn out to be a solid signing for Luis Castro’s side as he still has a lot of time to develop. He has also spent a good few years at RC Strasbourg Alsace, where he was a part of the youth team.
🚨⚪️🔴 EXCL: Lutsharel Geertruida to RB Leipzig, here we go! Flight booked and medical on Friday for the defender.
Package in excess of €25m for centre back at Feyenoord.
Geertruida was always the #1 option, there was never any chance for Antonio Silva who’s not for sale. pic.twitter.com/kttVQwznAh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2024
As for Leipzig, they have managed to sign Lutsharel Geertruida as a replacement for Simakan. There were interests from Tottenham and Aston Villa, who also had talks with the Dutch defender but instead it was the German side Leipzig who managed to get his signature. In recent years, Geertruida has become one of the Eredivisie’s most sought-after players. Because of his versatility, he can play right back or central defense. It will be interesting to see how this deal goes and how can the German side fit Geertruida into their lineup
Mohamed Simakan looks set to join Saudi club Al Nassr on transfer deadline day. The French defender decides to join the Saudi club despite interests coming from top clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
