This summer 2025, Castello Lukeba is not unemployed. For several weeks, the defender participated in the Euro Espoirs with the French team, of which he has been one of the tauliers for several years. Unfortunately, the great adventure of the Blueberries ended with a 3 to 0 defeat against the German selection. A disappointment for the footballer born in 2022, who played his last major competition with the Tricolore U21. “Leaving like that, leaving this trace it hurts. We would have liked to finish in style for this generation that stops. It is always a pleasure to wear the blue jersey regardless of age. Whenever I come, it is with great honor, pride to represent the country. ”
The 27 cape footballer with the U21 (1 with the French A team, editor's note) added: “There is a lot of quality in this group, many young players and for the new generation that arrives in hopes, they are likely to do better, to go further. I am always ambitious and I always wanted to find the French A team. I know that it goes through good performance in club. ” Precisely, Castello Lukeba has achieved beautiful things since 2023 in the jersey of the RB Leipzig. Recruited to replace Joško Gvardiol who left for Manchester City, the Lyon native participated in 41 games in all competitions in his first season (1 goal).
It moves behind the scenes for Lukeba
Beyond the figures, the Frenchman had impressed everyone. Besides, his name had been quickly linked to large clubs during the summer of 2024. Manchester United and Chelsea notably groped as revealed on our site. A few months later, the Spanish media spoke of a lively interest in Real Madrid. Aware of having a nugget in your hands, Leipzig extended its lease last fall. “Castello Jr. stay!” The RB Leipzig has extended the contract with defender Castello Lukeba until 2029. The 21 -year -old was immediately a regular player after leaving Olympique Lyonnais for the Red Bulls in 2023 and also made his French team debut in October 2023 “said the press release published on the official website of the German club.
The defender continued on his momentum thereafter. But in December, he was stopped in full momentum by a left thigh injury. Absent for two months, he finished exercise 2024-25 with a balance sheet of 31 matches played in all competitions. He especially confirmed that he is the German defense boss. Result: several stables are interested in its profile, its qualities and its potential. According to our information, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Tottenham are all seduced by Castello Lukeba. The player, who is open to a departure, has a release clause fixed at € 90 million. But Leipzig and the player agreed so that he could be sold for a lower amount. It will therefore be possible to negotiate for clubs ready to welcome the footballer under contract until 2029. After Euro U21, therefore place at the transfer window for Lukeba!
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