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RB Leipzig Pursues Marlon Gomes Amid Midfielder Clearout

7/17/2025

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RB Leipzig is eyeing a transfer for 21-year-old Brazilian talent Marlon Gomes from FK Shakhtar Donetsk, with a verbal agreement already in the works. However, the club must first clear out some midfielders before sealing the deal. Gomes impressed last season, netting four goals and providing assists in 34 matches, and is tied to his current club until 2028.

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RB Leipzig is eyeing a transfer for 21-year-old Brazilian talent Marlon Gomes from FK Shakhtar Donetsk, with a verbal agreement already in the works. However, the club must first clear out some midfielders before sealing the deal. Gomes impressed last season, netting four goals and providing assists in 34 matches, and is tied to his current club until 2028.