Nigeria-born winger, Ademola Lookman, has rejoined Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer from Everton, www.aclsports.com can confirm.
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Lookman joins from Everton a reported £22million and has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will see him stay at Die Roten Bullen until the summer of 2024.
Speaking on the move, a pleased Leipzig Sporting Director, Markus Krosche, had this to say;
“We’re very pleased that we’ve finally signed Lookman. He convinced us immensely during his time on loan here and will now quickly re-integrate and further enhance our attacking play with his dynamic ability.”
The 21-year-old spent the second half of the 2017/2018 season on loan with the German side, where he impressed after scoring five goals in 11 appearances.
The talented forward is happy to be back at the club where he hopes to continue his development.
“I’m very happy to be back here and would like to pick up where I left off in the first half of 2018,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to seeing my new teammates again of course and want to help the team celebrate even more success.”
