Suleman Sani praises RB Leipzig’s focus on youth development
Nigerian winger Suleman Sani has expressed excitement after joining RB Leipzig, highlighting the club’s strong reputation for nurturing young talent. He described the move as a proud milestone in his career and is eager to adapt to the team’s playing style. Suleman Sani emphasized his enthusiasm for growing in a highly professional environment. The transfer was confirmed by the club, with Suleman Sani set to wear the number 18 shirt.
Match highlights
- Suleman Sani joined RB Leipzig on a five-year contract from AS Trenčín, with the deal running until June 30, 2031.
- The transfer fee is reported to be slightly above €5m, potentially rising to around €6m with bonuses.
- He was previously ranked sixth globally among U-20 players for completed dribbles and progressive carries by the CIES Football Observatory in November.
- In October, he topped CIES rankings as the most creative U-21 player in world football for last-third penetrative passes per 90 minutes.
- Suleman Sani won the 2024 NPFL Rookie of the Season Award with Akwa United and impressed at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
