RB Leipzig Land Romulo for €23M to Replace Departed Šeško

RB Leipzig have completed the signing of Brazilian striker Romulo Cardoso from Turkish club Goztepe in a deal worth €23 million, including €20 million guaranteed and €3 million in add-ons, making it the most expensive transfer in Goztepe’s history, The 23-year-old, who scored 22 goals and provided 13 assists in 46 appearances last season, has agreed to a five-year contract and will bolster Leipzig’s attack following Benjamin Sesko’s €85m departure to Manchester United, Romulo’s blend of pace, physicality, and link-up play aligns perfectly with Leipzig’s high-pressing style, and he is expected to debut in next week’s Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, The deal also marks a major milestone for Goztepe’s ownership group, Sport Republic, which has turned the club into a profitable talent hub since taking over in 2022.

While Romulo’s signing is now official, Leipzig remain active in the market, with negotiations ongoing for Wolves’ Fabio Silva as a potential second striker, the club has also shown interest in Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, though a move hinges on Xavi Simons’ potential exit, Romulo’s arrival underscores Leipzig’s focus on young, dynamic attackers, with the Brazilian joining a squad eager to rebound after a seventh-place Bundesliga finish, For Goztepe, the record fee—over 1 billion Turkish Lira—could fund infrastructure upgrades, as demanded by fans, An official unveiling is expected imminently, with Romulo set to wear the No. 9 shirt.
Sources: Fabrizio Romano, OneFootball, Sky Germany.