Women's Bundesliga: Another International Player Joins RB Leipzig: Belgian Mertens Arrives

RB Leipzig continues to strengthen its women's team by signing Belgian international Zenia Mertens from OH Leuven. This marks the third transfer from the Belgian club this transfer period for RB Leipzig.

Mertens, a 25-year-old defender, has signed a contract with the German club that will keep her there until the summer of 2029. She joins her teammates Linde Veefkind and Sara Pusztai, who also made the move from the Belgian champions to Leipzig earlier in the transfer window.

Viola Odebrecht, head of women's and girls' football at RB Leipzig, expressed enthusiasm for the signing. She highlighted Mertens' dynamic play, intelligence on the field, and excellent passing ability as key qualities that will enhance the team's defense and accelerate their play. Mertens brings significant experience, having played 160 competitive matches for Leuven and scoring eleven goals. She has also represented Belgium at the international level since the U15 team and has earned 14 caps for the senior national team.

In related news, RB Leipzig will be without striker Gina Chmielinski, who is returning to Italy to play for Parma Calcio after one season with the Saxon club. Chmielinski had scored three goals in 27 appearances for RB Leipzig.

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Zenia brings exactly the qualities we were looking for in our defense. She is characterized by her dynamism and game intelligence and can accelerate our game with her very good build-up play.