Is Juve simply the bigger club? Openda opens up on his Leipzig exit | OneFootball

RB Leipzig wanted to initiate a transformation and change the squad after the unsuccessful past season. This included top striker Loïs Openda, who went on loan to Juventus and could be permanently signed by the Turin club for 40 million euros. The Belgian now explained why he joined the Bianconeri.

"The decision for Juventus was easy for me: It is one of the most important clubs in Italy and the world, there are many top players who have worn these colors and from whom I can also draw inspiration," he said at his introduction.

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Juventus is simply another level where he has to prove himself anew: "There are many great strikers in this team, I know I won't play all the games, but we will all work together to achieve the best for Juventus. I am flexible and adaptable, I am fully available to the coach and the needs of the team."

Leipzig responded to Openda's departure with two transfers, as Benjamin Šeško was also sold to Manchester United. In return, Conrad Harder from Sporting (24 million transfer fee according to 'transfermarkt.de') and Rômulo from Göztepe (20 million) were brought in for the forward center.

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