RB Salzburg signs top talent Gourna-Douath
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News | RB Salzburg signs top talent Lucas Gourna-Douath from AS Saint-Etienne. The 18-year-old Frenchman has signed a contract with the Red Bulls until the summer of 2027.
“I look forward to realizing my full potential”
As RB Salzburg officially confirmed, top French talent Lucas Gourna-Douath (18) is moving from AS Saint-Etienne to Austria. According to media reports, the transfer fee is around 13 million euros. The 18-year-old defensive midfielder has already played 61 games in Ligue 1. Gourna-Douath has signed a five-year contract with the Red Bulls, making a long-term commitment to the Austrian champions until 2027.
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“I’m very proud and happy to have signed with such a big club as FC Red Bull Salzburg. I […] I feel a lot of trust in me,” the Frenchman is quoted as saying in the official Fix message and adds: “You will find a family environment here, where young players are counted on and at the same time you can develop with an ambitious club in the Champions League . […] Now I’m looking forward to it […] to exploit my full potential.” Salzburg sporting director Christopher Freund (45) is full of anticipation: “In Lucas we were able to bring a highly talented player who is also the current French U19 national team captain to Salzburg. At just 18 he has already made 61 appearances in Ligue 1, which is certainly exceptional. Despite many interested parties from all over Europe, he decided to go with FC Red Bull Salzburg.”
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