RB Leipzig and Galatasaray reach agreement for centre-back

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·1 September 2026

After El Chadaille Bitshiabu’s proposed move to RC Lens broke down, RB Leipzig have found a new destination for the French centre-back.

According to Sky Germany, an agreement has been reached with Galatasaray for Bitshiabu to join the Turkish club on loan with an option to buy.

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Bitshiabu is now set to travel to Istanbul, with the move expected to be made official later on Tuesday once he has completed his medical.

The 21-year-old defender has played no part in Leipzig’s first two games of the season.

He was mostly a substitute during the 2025/26 campaign, making a total of 14 appearances.