RB Leipzig secures Rômulo – the new star for 20 million euros!

RB Leipzig secures Rômulo – the new star for 20 million euros!

RB Leipzig has signed a promising new signing, the 23-year-old Brazilian Rômulo. The striker is moving from Turkish first division club Göztepe to the Bundesliga for a fee of 20 million euros. With possible bonus payments, the total could rise to up to 25 million euros, which could make him the third most expensive departure in the history of the Süper Lig. This reports Transfer market.

Rômulo, whose full name is Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz, comes from Marialva in the Brazilian state of Paraná. After his youth days at Athletico Paranaense, where he started in 2018, he quickly made a name for himself. His move to Göztepe initially took place on loan in February 2024, followed by a permanent contract in January 2025 when the club exercised the purchase option. During his time at Göztepe, Rômulo recorded an impressive 22 goals in 29 appearances, increasing his market value from 2.2 million to 11 million euros.

A rising star

Rômulo's performances surprised not only Göztepe, but also the league's fans and experts. Last season he impressively showed his potential, which made him a sought-after player. Managing Director of Sport Marcel Schäfer from RB Leipzig particularly emphasizes the physique, technique and flexibility of the new addition. Rômulo himself is enthusiastic about the move: “This is a big step in my career and I want to prove myself at the highest level,” he says. With this signing, Leipzig shows that they have a good knack for talented players.

In addition, Rômulo's transfer fee of 20 million euros could overtake Arda Güler, who moved from Fenerbahce to Real Madrid in 2023 for 24 million euros. He is currently in eighth place in the list of the most expensive transfers in the Süper Lig. This suggests that RB Leipzig is not only looking for short-term success, but is also building on the future of the club.

A look at the statistics

His early career stats speak for themselves. After making his debut with Athletico Paranaense in 2021, Rômulo made his breakthrough in the 2022 season. He scored 1 goal in Série A and played an important role in various competitions. During his time at Göztepe he became known as a key player and earned a permanent place in the first team.

At RB Leipzig, Rômulo will face a new challenge and will see whether he can quickly adapt to the high level of the Bundesliga. After a transfer season that cost a total of 112 million euros to sign new players, expectations are of course high. Leipzig have already managed a negative transfer balance of €85.8 million this summer and Rômulo could play a significant role in the team's rebuild.

How Rômulo will fare in the Bundesliga remains to be seen. His play-building skills and one-on-one offensive skills could make the difference in taking Leipzig further up the table next season. It remains exciting!