Peter Gulacsi completes €2m transfer to Villarreal, Nyland likely back at Leipzig
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Peter Gulacsi's transfer from RB Leipzig to Villarreal has been finalized for a €2m fee, including potential performance bonuses. After a serious knee injury, Gulacsi departs as a key figure who previously served as team captain. As Leipzig seeks a new backup goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland is close to rejoining the club following a stint with Sevilla. His return would provide experienced support to Leipzig's first-choice keeper, Maarten Vandevoordt.
- •Gulacsi leaves Leipzig after a significant tenure.
- •The move includes performance-related bonuses.
- •Nyland is available on a free transfer.
- •Vandevoordt is Leipzig's new starting goalkeeper.
- •Nyland previously played for Leipzig in the 2022/23 season.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Peter Gulacsi headed to Villarreal on €2m deal, Ørjan Nyland to serve as new RB Leipzig backup
"Fabrizio Romano reports that RB Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi’s move to Villarreal has been finalized. The former RB captain and Bundesliga veteran will head to his new La Liga outfit for a €2m fee...
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