FC Köln and Eintracht Braunschweig sign Leipzig academy players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:44 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
RB Leipzig announced that Lionel Voufack has joined FC Köln and Frederik Jäkel has signed with Eintracht Braunschweig. Voufack, an 18-year-old defender, aims for more game time and will play for Köln's U-21 team this summer. Jäkel, who spent last season on loan at Braunschweig, will now join permanently after developing through Leipzig's youth ranks from 2013 to 2020.
- •Lionel Voufack moves to FC Köln from RB Leipzig.
- •Frederik Jäkel joins Eintracht Braunschweig on a permanent deal.
- •Voufack is seeking more playing opportunities.
- •Jäkel previously played on loan for Braunschweig.
- •Both players are products of Leipzig's youth academy.
- 9:44 AMYahoo Sports — FC Köln and Eintracht Braunschweig snap up Leipzig academy duo
"RB Leipzig have confirmed that Lionel Voufack is joining FC Köln, while Frederik Jäkel is making the move to Eintracht Braunschweig.Voufack, a defender by trade, hails from Leipzig and completed his...
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