The kings of negotiations: RB Leipzig's most expensive sales

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The Leipzig market has once again shown its ability to turn young talent into major deals. The sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for 125 million euros, plus 15 million in variables, has become the biggest departure in the history of the German club.

The deal confirms Red Bull's model: acquiring young players, developing them, and selling them when they reach their highest value. Following Diomande, the list of the Leipzig's most expensive sales is once again dominated by players who joined the club with room for growth.

Leipzig and their most expensive sales

1. Yan Diomande — Real Madrid: 125 million

Yan Diomande left Leipzig this summer to sign with Real Madrid at 19 years old. The transfer was agreed upon for 125 million euros fixed, with an additional 15 million in variables, according to information released after the official announcement.

The Ivorian winger arrived at Leipzig after a spell at Leganés and only needed one season to multiply his value. Madrid ended up paying an amount that makes Diomande the highest sale ever made by the German club.

2. Joško Gvardiol — Manchester City: 90 million

Joško Gvardiol was transferred to Manchester City in 2023 for 90 million euros. The Croatian center-back had joined Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb for around 36.8 million, resulting in a profit of over 50 million for the club.

Gvardiol was 21 years old at the time of the transfer and became one of the most sought-after young defenders in the market. His sale had set the financial benchmark for Leipzig until Diomande's emergence.

3. Benjamin Šeško — Manchester United: 76.5 million

Benjamin Šeško takes the third spot after his transfer to Manchester United in 2025. The English club paid 76.5 million euros fixed, with an additional 8.5 million in variables, for the Slovenian forward.

Furthermore, the deal continued to boost Leipzig's revenue. By April 2026, the bonuses had already raised the package above 80 million euros, as reported by Sky Sport.

4. Dominik Szoboszlai — Liverpool: 70 million

Dominik Szoboszlai was sold to Liverpool in 2023 for 70 million euros. Leipzig had signed the Hungarian from Salzburg in 2021 for around 36 million, essentially doubling their initial investment.

The midfielder was 22 years old when he moved to Anfield and represented another example of the link between Red Bull-affiliated clubs.

5. Xavi Simons — Tottenham: 65 million

Xavi Simons completes the top after his transfer to Tottenham in August 2025. The deal was valued at 65 million euros, with the 22-year-old Dutchman signing a long-term contract with the London side.

Simons had joined Leipzig from PSG, initially on loan and then permanently, before becoming one of the club's biggest sales.

With Diomande surpassing 100 million, Leipzig once again raises its bargaining ceiling. The next goal will be to replicate the pattern with their young assets, keeping open deals that allow them to generate new market references without sacrificing significant profits.

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