Harvey Elliott agreed to join RB Leipzig from Liverpool. Liverpool’s midfield talent Harvey Elliott agreed for a new chapter in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig after agreeing to personal terms.
Transfer Agreement Reached
In a major summer move, 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has agreed personal terms with German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. The terms allow for a potential move of £50 million ($67 million), but the clubs have yet to agree to a transfer fee.
Leipzig identified Elliott as their top target to replace Xavi Simons. He is on the verge to join Chelsea after the Bundesliga opener. The English playmaker has reached a verbal agreement on contract terms. However, Liverpool is awaiting a formal bid from the German club before greenlighting the departure.
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Elliott’s Liverpool Journey
Elliott left Fulham to join Liverpool in 2019. But he saw relatively little playing time under manager Arne Slot last season. Slot brought in plenty of options on loan and by signing players like Mohamed Salah, and Elliott made just a six-minute appearance in the Community Shield. Moreover, he remained as an unused substitute in Liverpool’s opening Premier League game this season. Regardless of how much Elliott loves the club, he stated he had to be “selfish” for his career goals. This includes making the England squad for the World Cup.
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Structural Details and Buy-Back Clause
Liverpool values Elliott at £50 million without a buy-back clause or around £40 million if a release clause remain included. Reports suggest any buy-back option could be set at approximately £65 million, ensuring Leipzig profit if Elliott fulfills his potential. The midfielder is expected to sign a four-year deal with Leipzig, earning an estimated €3–4 million annually, a significant raise from his current Liverpool wages.
Implications for Both Clubs
For Leipzig, Elliott’s versatility in midfield and attack adds creativity to their lineup. For Liverpool, his departure follows a summer of substantial rebuilding under Slot, including the British record signing of Florian Wirtz. The Reds are also pursuing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in a deal that could exceed £100 million.
What’s Next?
As the transfer season is closing Lindgard and Leipzig are about to crank negotiations into high gear. Elliott’s transfer clearly shows that more and more players from England are viewing the Bundesliga as a favorable option, which only reinforces Leipzig’s continued model of buying young, promising players.