RB Leipzig have signed defender Lutsharel Geertruida from Feyenoord until 2029 in a deadline day deal reportedly worth €25 million on Friday.
Leipzig announced the deal through their social media channels, with Geertruida replacing the Saudi Arabia-bound Mohamed Simakan, who is close to moving to Al Nassr on a deal reportedly worth €45 million.
Geertruida, who has made 11 appearances for the Netherlands, can play at centre-back or at right-back.
He had been linked with a move to Premier League side Aston Villa before Friday's transfer was made public.
RB Leipzig signs Lutsharel Geertruida 🤝
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 30, 2024
The 24-year-old top defender moves from @Feyenoord to Leipzig and is given a five year contract until 2029 ✍️
Lutsharel wears the number 3️⃣ for us.
Welcome to Leipzig 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/9vhDLHFORt
The Rotterdam-born defender, 24, came through Feyenoord's junior ranks and played 283 games for the club, scoring 39 goals.
"Finally RB Leipzig," Geertruida said in a statement, adding "it was my wish to switch to the Red Bulls.
"Now I'm a part of it here and I can be together with the other lads on the pitch."
Leipzig brought in teenage Norway forward Antonio Nusa to replace the Barcelona-bound Dani Olmo, as well as extending a loan for Xavi Simons and bringing in Arthur Vermeeren on loan.