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RB Leipzig goalkeeper transition

Entities: RB Leipzig · Péter Gulácsi · Ørjan Nyland · Villarreal CF · Fabrizio Romano

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 RB Leipzig announced a squad overhaul, cutting its 35‑player roster and signalling that veteran goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, 36, would likely become a backup to newly signed 24‑year‑old Belgian Maarten Vandevoordt. German media and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported Villarreal’s interest, and by late July negotiations progressed to a two‑plus‑one‑year contract. Leipzig identified Norwegian keeper Ørjan Nyland as a possible successor.

On 1 August Gulacsi travelled to Spain with his family, passed the mandatory medicals and the clubs agreed a €2 million fee. A two‑year deal with an optional third year was confirmed, finalising his move to Villarreal and ending his 11‑year, 362‑match spell at Leipzig, during which he helped win the German Cup and feature regularly in the Champions League. Ørjan Nyland is set to join Leipzig on a free transfer with a contract through summer 2028, while Vandevoordt is expected to start the next campaign as first‑choice goalkeeper.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Peter Gulacsi joins Villarreal from RB Leipzig

    Peter Gulacsi leaves RB Leipzig after 11 years to join Villarreal for €2 million, signing a two‑year deal after a family medical trip; Ørjan Nyland is named as his Leipzig successor.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Goalkeeper Peter Gulácsi to Join Spanish side Villarreal

    Peter Gulácsi is set to leave RB Leipzig for Villarreal on a 2+1‑year deal, with Ørjan Nyland eyed as his replacement at Leipzig.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi linked with Villarreal move

    RB Leipzig’s Peter Gulacsi is rumored to move to Villarreal, opening the spot for Belgian keeper Maarten Vandevoordt to become the club’s starter.

  4. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    RB Leipzig prepares squad overhaul, Gulacsi likely to depart

    RB Leipzig is reshaping its 35‑player squad and likely moving on veteran goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi as Maarten Vandevoordt prepares to become the new first‑choice keeper.

Sources

bild.de · crazybora.com · csakfoci.hu · electricalengineer.ca · fociclub.hu · fonodo.reblog.hu · impulsonegocios.com · katalogfirm.pl · merkur.de · onetz.de · promotions.hu · tz.de · walfoot.be

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