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Schäfer on the hunt for talent: RB Leipzig's secret U21 European Championship mission!
Sports director Marcel Schäfer from RB Leipzig observes players at the U21 European Championship semi-finals in Košice. Who are the talent candidates?
Schäfer on the hunt for talent: RB Leipzig's secret U21 European Championship mission!
Yesterday evening the eagerly awaited U21 European Championship semi-final between Germany and France took place in Košice, which the German team won with a clear 3-0. Marcel Schäfer, the new sports director of RB Leipzig, was also present. Together with chief scout Daniel Baier, he took the opportunity to take a closer look at some talented players. Loud Picture Schäfer has a list of promising players in mind who could potentially be interesting for the team.
There are some names on this list that intrigue fans and professionals alike. Max Rosenfelder, Freiburg's 22-year-old central defender, is considered one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga and has a market value of €8 million. Unfortunately, he was injured after just 11 minutes of the game. In addition, Schäfer is also monitoring Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg, a versatile 21-year-old player whose contract ends in 2026. Doukouré has expressed interest in a move to the Bundesliga in the past and could play an important role in Leipzig.
Talents in view
In addition, Kiliann Sildillia, a 23-year-old right-back from Freiburg, is under the wing of Leipzig. His contract runs until 2026 makes him a potential target for RB, as the club has been repeatedly interested in him in recent years. Another player Schäfer has in his sights is Nelson Weiper from FSV Mainz 05. The 20-year-old striker is showing his skills at the tournament, while RB Leipzig may be looking for reinforcements up front with several players leaving.
Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach should also be mentioned as an example. He is a versatile midfielder with a contract until 2028 and a €20 million release clause that does not apply until next summer. His leadership qualities also make him attractive to Leipzig.
Schäfer's inauguration
Marcel Schäfer has been officially appointed as RB Leipzig's sports managing director, replacing Max Eberl. This appointment was previously under discussion and a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros was negotiated with Wolfsburg. Schäfer, a former German international, has already played six international matches for the DFB team and brings a lot of experience with him, especially from his previous work at Wolfsburg, where he worked for over six years. Oliver Mintzlaff, the chairman of the supervisory board of RB Leipzig, is enthusiastic about Schäfer's abilities and sees great opportunities for the club to continue to act as a magnet for young talent in Europe Buline News.
The period until Schäfer's official assumption of office on August 1, 2023 will be bridged by Rouven Schröder, who will manage the sporting business until then. The pressure on Schäfer will certainly increase next summer as he needs to further strengthen the squad and ensure RB Leipzig's competitiveness.
The games in the U21 European Championship itself are already in full swing. Germany has been able to convince so far and is considered the favorite by many. With captain Eric Martel and goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from the Bundesliga, the team is well positioned. Other participants, such as Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig, are fighting for the title for France. So this European Championship could not only be important for German football, but also for the future of RB Leipzig and the squad that Schäfer wants to build rblive.de reported.