Mercato Lens : Openda agrees with Leipzig
Loïs Openda, who enjoyed a great season with RC Lens, could replace Christopher Nkunku at RB Leipzig during the summer mercato, according to the German press.
In his first season at Lens, Loïs Openda scored 21 Ligue 1 goals and played a key role in the club's qualification for the forthcoming Champions League. A competition that the 23-year-old Belgian striker could play for a German club.
According to Bild and Sky Sports, Loïs Openda has reached a verbal agreement with RB Leipzig, who are looking for a replacement for Christopher Nkunku, who is set to sign for Chelsea. Leipzig will now have to reach an agreement with Lens, and would be prepared to offer 30 million euros, according to the two German media. Enough for Lens?
News Openda: He should replace Nkunku at RB Leipzig!
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 5, 2023
➡️ Verbal agreement with the 23 y/o confirmed
➡️ Negotiations between Leipzig and Lens ongoing
➡️ RB wants to pay around €30m as always reported via BILD. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/uySyrWGKlz
According to Sacha Tavolieri and Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between Openda and Lens is for a five-year contract until June 2028.