Demichelis targets Samú Costa as RB Leipzig's new signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Martín Demichelis, recently appointed head coach of RB Leipzig, is aiming to sign Samú Costa from RCD Mallorca. Fabrizio Romano reports that Costa, a defensive midfielder and member of Portugal's World Cup squad, is under contract with Mallorca until 2028. In the last season, he scored seven goals and assisted twice in 36 appearances. The move aligns with Demichelis' plans to strengthen Leipzig’s squad as he transitions into his new role.
- •Martín Demichelis is RB Leipzig’s new head coach.
- •Samú Costa currently plays for RCD Mallorca.
- •Costa has not yet featured in North America at the World Cup.
- •He joined Mallorca in 2023 for around €3 million.
- •Costa is under contract until 2028.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Demichelis identifies Portuguese international as key RB Leipzig target
"After recently being confirmed as RB Leipzig’s new head coach, Martín Demichelis is looking to bring one of his former players with him.According to Fabrizio Romano, Demichelis is pushing to sign S...
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