Leipzig snaps up Portuguese winger Bruma

According to reports in the German media, the transfer fee for the 22-year-old was €12 million, with three million in potential bonuses.

Published : Jun 15, 2017 00:55 IST

"With his footballing and physical characteristics, he is a perfect fit for us," said Leipzig sporting director, Ralf Rangnick, in a club statement.
"With his footballing and physical characteristics, he is a perfect fit for us," said Leipzig sporting director, Ralf Rangnick, in a club statement.
lightbox-info

"With his footballing and physical characteristics, he is a perfect fit for us," said Leipzig sporting director, Ralf Rangnick, in a club statement.

Leipzig have signed talented Portuguese winger Bruma from Galatasaray on a five-year deal, the German Bundesliga runners-up announced on Wednesday.

According to reports in the German media, the transfer fee for the 22-year-old was €12 million, with three million in potential bonuses.

"With his footballing and physical characteristics, he is a perfect fit for us," said Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick in a club statement.

Full name Armindo Tue Na Bangna, Bruma was born in Guinea-Bissau and moved to Turkish giants Galatasaray from Sporting Lisbon in 2013 for around 10 million euros.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment