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Maxime Estéve impresses at RB Leipzig; team council role possible

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Maxime Estéve impresses at RB Leipzig; team council role possible

Summary

Maxime Estéve has made a strong impression at RB Leipzig after joining from Burnley for €25 million in July. The French defender, adapted to playing as a right-sided centre-back in a back three, reported confidence in taking on a new role. Head coach Martín Demichelis is considering including Estéve in the team council for the 2026/27 season, recognizing his leadership qualities. Estéve stated he is focusing on building relationships with his teammates, stating that communication is vital for his position. Leipzig will start their season against Eintracht Trier in the DFB Pokal before facing Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.

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Key Details

•Estéve signed with RB Leipzig from Burnley for €25 million.
•He is playing as a right-sided centre-back in pre-season.
•Demichelis is considering Estéve for a role on the team council.
•He aims to enhance communication with teammates on the pitch.
•Leipzig begins their campaign next against Eintracht Trier.

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RB Leipzig fought off competition to sign Burnley’s Maxime Estéve for €25m in July, and now the French defender is already impressing at his new employers.Playing in an unfamiliar position, the l...
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