A reunion with Manchester City brings bad memories for the RB Leipzig defender Maxime Esteve. He scored two own goals at the Etihad Stadium last year. Not that he has advertised this to his new teammates. "Maybe they don't even…
RB Leipzig defender Maxime Esteve is aiming to make his Champions League debut in an upcoming clash against Manchester City and Erling Haaland. The 24-year-old French centre-back previously scored two own goals at the Etihad Stadium while playing for Burnley, but he remains eager to face Haaland again, calling him the best striker in the world.
Esteve transferred from Burnley to Leipzig in the summer and is adjusting to life in Germany under manager Martin Demichelis. He noted stylistic and professional similarities between Demichelis and his former Burnley coach Vincent Kompany, while emphasising his readiness and patience as he works to earn regular playing time at his new club.
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