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RB Leipzig goalkeeper transition

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2026-08-02 20:14 UTC → 2026-08-02 20:25 UTC · added removed

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. Within days, German media and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported that Villarreal were pursuing Gulacsi, with negotiations described as advanced but no formal bid yet submitted. The potential exit was portrayed as clearing the path for Vandevoordt to claim the starting role. A follow‑up on 24 July reiterated that Gulacsi, who has a contract through summer 2027 Villarreal’s interest, and 362 appearances for Leipzig, remained the target of the Spanish club, while Vandevoordt was expected by late July negotiations progressed to begin the next campaign as first‑choice goalkeeper, bolstering his Belgium national‑team prospects. By 29 July, reports indicated that the move was nearing completion: Leipzig and Villarreal had reportedly agreed on a two‑plus‑one‑year contract for Gulacsi, with his agent Hasan Cetinkaya handling the deal. contract. Leipzig were already planning a replacement, mentioning identified Norwegian keeper Ørjan Nyland as a possible successor. The transfer would return Gulacsi to Champions League football and give Villarreal an additional option alongside 25‑year‑old Luiz Júnior. Later that day the agreement was officially confirmed by German outlet Bild, citing the same 2+1‑year terms and confirming Ørjan Nyland as a likely replacement. On 1 August Gulacsi travelled to Spain with his family for family, passed the mandatory medical examinations. The medicals were passed, and the deal – reported to involve clubs agreed a €2 million fee plus performance‑related bonuses – fee. A two‑year deal with an optional third year was set to be signed, confirmed, finalising his move to Villarreal and ending his decade‑long 11‑year, 362‑match spell at Leipzig. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-02 20:25 UTC RB Leipzig goalkeeper transition
  2. 2026-08-02 20:14 UTC RB Leipzig goalkeeper transition
  3. 2026-07-30 11:32 UTC RB Leipzig goalkeeper transition

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