RB Leipzig has made a major signing in the transfer market by securing the services of Argentine forward Emiliano Buendia from Premier League club Manchester City. The news was announced on Wednesday, with Leipzig's sporting director Ralf Rangnick confirming that the player had signed a five-year contract.
Buendia is a highly-rated attacking midfielder who has been a key player for City since his arrival in 2017. He has scored 66 goals and provided 58 assists in 199 appearances for the club, helping them to win three Premier League titles and one FA Cup.
Leipzig's signing of Buendia is a significant coup for the German side,Bundesliga Tracking which finished third in the Bundesliga last season. The club's sporting director Ralf Rangnick said: "We're delighted to bring Emiliano to Leipzig. He's a top-class player with a lot of potential."
The signing of Buendia is part of RB Leipzig's ongoing efforts to improve their squad ahead of next season. The club has also confirmed the signings of two other players in recent days, including Brazilian winger Rodrygo and Spanish striker Joao Felix.
Buendia will join up with his new team-mates at Leipzig when they start training again on Monday. The club will hope that he can help them to challenge for the Bundesliga title and reach the Champions League group stages next season.