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RB Leipzig Secures Young Talent Ayodele Thomas for Future

2/2/2026

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RB Leipzig signed 18-year-old Ayodele Thomas from PSV Eindhoven for €400,000 with a contract lasting until 2031.
Thomas has not yet played senior football, and Leipzig expects him to strengthen attacking options for a Champions League bid.
Sporting director Marcel Schäfer described Ayodele Thomas as a talented, agile winger with a strong goal-scoring ability.
The signing is part of RB Leipzig's strategy to build a young, competitive team for the future.

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RB Leipzig signed 18-year-old Ayodele Thomas from PSV Eindhoven for €400,000 with a contract lasting until 2031.
Thomas has not yet played senior football, and Leipzig expects him to strengthen attacking options for a Champions League bid.
Sporting director Marcel Schäfer described Ayodele Thomas as a talented, agile winger with a strong goal-scoring ability.
The signing is part of RB Leipzig's strategy to build a young, competitive team for the future.