On July 17th, RB Leipzig officially announced that Burnley center-back Estève has joined the club, signing a contract until 2031. According to earlier news from Romano, the total transfer fee is 32 million euros.

Official Announcement

RB Leipzig strengthens its defense, signing Maxime Estève. The 24-year-old center-back has transferred from the English team Burnley to RB Leipzig, with both parties signing a contract until 2031. Estève will wear the number 3 jersey for RB Leipzig in the future.

The 1.93-meter tall left-footed center-back came through the Montpellier youth academy, making his professional league debut in Ligue 1 in August 2021. During his time with his parent club, Estève played a total of 59 Ligue 1 matches. In February 2024, he first joined Burnley on loan.

After arriving in England, the French player quickly established himself as a key player. In the second half of the 2023/24 Premier League season, he made 16 appearances for Burnley. After a permanent transfer to Burnley, he became the core of the team's defense for the 2024/25 Championship season: playing 46 league matches in a single season, the team achieved 30 clean sheets, conceded only 16 goals, and ultimately secured direct promotion back to the Premier League with a strong 100 points.

Thanks to his excellent performance, Estève was included in the PFA Championship Team of the Season. In the most recent Premier League season, the center-back remained a regular starter for Burnley, making 34 league appearances for the team.

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