Gulacsi nears transfer from RB Leipzig to Villarreal CF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Peter Gulacsi is reportedly close to joining Villarreal CF from RB Leipzig. The 36-year-old goalkeeper's move comes as Maarten Vandevoordt is set to take over as the new starting goalkeeper for Leipzig in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Negotiations are reportedly at an advanced stage between the two clubs, with an agreement likely soon. If the transfer is finalized, Gulacsi will conclude his Leipzig tenure with 362 competitive appearances and one DFB Pokal title.
- •Gulacsi is 36 years old and a Hungarian international.
- •He has made 362 competitive appearances for RB Leipzig.
- •Vandevoordt is expected to become Leipzig's new starting goalkeeper.
- •Negotiations are progressing between RB Leipzig and Villarreal.
- •Gulacsi has one DFB Pokal title with Leipzig.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Gulacsi on the brink of departing RB Leipzig for Villarreal
"With Maarten Vandevoordt considered the new Number 1 going into the 2026-27 season, Peter Gulacsi is planning his RB Leipzig exit.According to Fabrizio Romano's sources, the 36-year-old goalkeeper is ...
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