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RB Leipzig submits €24m bid for Maxime Estève from Burnley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

RB Leipzig submits €24m bid for Maxime Estève from Burnley

Summary

RB Leipzig has submitted a €24 million bid to Burnley FC for defender Maxime Estève. This move comes as Leipzig seeks to bolster their defense amid the impending departure of Castello Lukeba, who is attracting interest from top European clubs. Estève, 24, has been a key player for Burnley, starting all 36 matches in the 2025–26 season, despite the team's relegation to the Championship. The French defender is likely to be interested in the prospect of joining Leipzig, where he would compete in the Bundesliga and the Champions League next season.

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Key Details

•RB Leipzig bids €24 million for Maxime Estève.
•Estève has been a key player for Burnley despite relegation.
•Leipzig is preparing for likely departures in defense.
•Estève is interested in challenging in Bundesliga and Champions League.

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Leipzig make €24m bid to Burnley for Maxime Estève

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RB Leipzig are reported to have submitted a bid of €24m to Burnley FC for Maxime Estève (24), according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.In search of defensive reinforcements to compensate for the lik...
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