RB Leipzig have announced the signing of forward Brajan Gruda from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. He has joined on loan until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old German youth international striker started his career at Mainz 05, whom he joined at the age of 14. He made his senior debut for the club in 2023 and went on to make 30 appearances. He scored and assisted in the final game of the season to help the club avoid relegation in 2024, scoring four goals overall.
He joined Brighton ahead of the 2024/25 season. He has played 45 times for the south coast club but has struggled for minutes this season.
He spoke to the club site on the news: “I really wanted to join RB Leipzig as soon as it became clear a winter move was possible for me. RBL are a top club in Germany, and the playing style suits me perfectly.”
“I feel in top shape, I already know many of my new teammates from the national team and the Bundesliga, and I want to help take RB Leipzig back into Europe. I can’t wait to get out on the pitch with the lads and get started. Of course, I wish Albion every success for the rest of the season!”
Managing Director Marcel Schäfer added: “We were immediately excited when the opportunity came up to sign Brajan on loan. We’ve had him on our radar for several years and would have liked to bring him to Leipzig in 2024. We stayed in touch after that too, so we’re all the more pleased to have him here now, even if it’s initially only a loan.”
“We see Brajan as a number eight or number ten, where he gives us even more options.”
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