RB Leipzig cancels Willi Orban's transfer to Al-Diriyah FC

RB Leipzig has halted Willi Orbán’s planned transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Diriyah FC following an injury to defender Abdoul Koné. Orbán was set for a medical after agreeing to a two-year contract reportedly worth €13.2 million. Leipzig withdrew their approval due to Koné's shoulder injury, which is expected to sideline him for several weeks. Koné joined Leipzig from Stade Reims and recently made his debut in a friendly. Orbán will remain with Leipzig as experienced cover during Koné's recovery, although he faces competition in the defense. The status of Al-Diriyah's interest in Orbán once Koné returns is uncertain.

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