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RB Leipzig sign Spanish striker Marc Guiu from Chelsea
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RB Leipzig sign Spanish striker Marc Guiu from Chelsea

From Die Zeit · () German

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  • RB Leipzig signed Chelsea forward Marc Guiu to a contract through June 30, 2031, with the fee reportedly set at €17 million.
  • Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer praised the 20-year-old’s intensity, pace and work rate.
  • Guiu previously came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy, scored on his senior debut and has eight goals in 29 competitive appearances for Chelsea.

RB Leipzig have strengthened their attack by signing 20-year-old Spanish striker Marc Guiu from Chelsea on a contract through June 30, 2031.

The transfer follows Conrad Harder’s loan move and Christopher Nkunku’s return. The fee was reportedly €17 million, while Chelsea are expected to receive a share of any future sale. The London club had held Guiu’s contract until summer 2029.

Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said Guiu’s intensity, speed and commitment suited the club’s playing identity. He also praised the forward’s energy without the ball and his presence and directness in the penalty area.

Guiu developed at Barcelona’s La Masia academy and played for Spain’s youth national teams. He made his Barcelona first-team debut on Oct. 22, 2023, entering in the 79th minute and scoring the winning goal against Athletic Bilbao 23 seconds later with his second touch.

He moved to Chelsea in summer 2024 and played alongside Nkunku. Across two seasons with Chelsea, Guiu made 29 competitive appearances and scored eight goals. He also won the Conference League and the Club World Cup.

Marc fits very well with our RB DNA through his intensity, high pace and incredible commitment.

— Marcel SchäferLeipzig’s sporting director described the qualities behind the signing.
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