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RB Leipzig women sign Hungarian international Sára Pusztai
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RB Leipzig women sign Hungarian international Sára Pusztai

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • RB Leipzig's women's team has signed Hungarian national player Sára Pusztai.
  • The 24-year-old midfielder joins from Belgian club OH Leuven and has signed a contract until June 2028.
  • RB Leipzig's head of women's and girls' football highlighted Pusztai's creativity, international experience, and tactical intelligence.

RB Leipzig's women's team has strengthened its squad with the acquisition of Hungarian international Sára Pusztai. The 24-year-old midfielder arrives from Belgian club OH Leuven, signing a contract that will keep her at RB until June 30, 2028.

Pusztai brings a wealth of experience to the German club, including participation in the Champions League. Her arrival is expected to significantly bolster RB Leipzig's offensive capabilities.

Viola Odebrecht, the head of women's and girls' football at RB Leipzig, expressed enthusiasm about the new signing. "Sára brings a lot of creativity and international experience to our offensive play," Odebrecht stated. "She is a very intelligent player who quickly recognizes situations and always finds solutions with her ideas."

Odebrecht specifically pointed to Pusztai's strengths in making "through balls" and her understanding of play between the lines. "Especially her strength in through balls and her good understanding of the game between the lines will give us new opportunities," she added, indicating how Pusztai's skills are expected to create new tactical options for the team.

Sára brings a lot of creativity and international experience to our offensive play. She is a very intelligent player who quickly recognizes situations and always finds solutions with her ideas. Especially her strength in through balls and her good understanding of the game between the lines will give us new opportunities.

— Viola OdebrechtThe head of women's and girls' football at RB Leipzig commented on the qualities Sára Pusztai brings to the team.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.