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Leipzig likely to retain Brighton’s Gruda and Roma’s El Aynaoui for €50m package

Gruda and El Aynaoui have drawn lots of admiration since joining Leipzig, with a permanent transfer seemingly inevitable.

By Ultan Corcoran · Bulinews

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:21 PM

Key Things to Know

RB Leipzig are likely to permanently sign Brajan Gruda and Neil El Aynaoui for around €50 million.
A €25 million obligation to buy Gruda from Brighton will trigger during the season's second half.
Leipzig are considered highly likely to activate a €25 million purchase option for Roma's El Aynaoui.

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RB Leipzig are reportedly on track to permanently sign Brajan Gruda and Neil El Aynaoui next summer for a combined fee of around €50 million. According to Sky Germany, the Bundesliga club holds an obligation to buy Gruda from Brighton & Hove Albion for €25 million, which will be triggered in the second half of the season.

Leipzig are also considered highly likely to activate their €25 million purchase option for El Aynaoui from AS Roma. The Moroccan midfielder has impressed both on and off the pitch under manager Martin Demichelis, with follow-up contracts already negotiated with both parent clubs.

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Leipzig likely to retain Brighton’s Gruda and Roma’s El Aynaoui for €50m package

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