Castello Lukeba: Meet rising French star Real Madrid, Premier League giants want to splash €90m on

• RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba is attracting major interest from Real Madrid and Premier League clubs, with his €90 million release clause set to activate in 2025
• Leipzig hopes to hold onto Lukeba, but persistent interest from Europe’s elite clubs could prove too strong to fend off
• Real Madrid views Lukeba as a key future addition, while Leipzig faces a challenge in retaining their highly prized talent

The summer transfer window is bracing up for an intense transfer saga, as RB Leipzig's 21-year-old sensation Castello Lukeba emerges as one of the most coveted defenders in Europe. 

The Bundesliga starlet has reportedly captured the attention of Real Madrid and several Premier League heavyweights, all eagerly awaiting the activation of his €90 million release clause in 2025.

Fabrizio Romano, a trusted transfer source in the footballing world, recently confirmed that Lukeba’s release clause would become active next summer. While the exact figure could fluctuate, the clause is a great opportunity for top clubs to secure one of football’s brightest defensive talents.

Since joining Leipzig, Lukeba has flourished in his role as a commanding centre-back, earning praise for his pace, defensive awareness, and precision in distribution. 

His standout performances have not only made him a regular starter in the Bundesliga but also has brought him to limelight as a future talent for any elite European side.

Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez, has identified Lukeba as a prime target for their long-term plans. The French defender’s technical prowess and positional intelligence are in line with the Spanish giants' playing philosophy. 

Sources close to the club suggest that Madrid views Lukeba as the ideal successor to their current defensive stalwarts.

Premier League clubs are also circling, however, Leipzig remains hopeful of retaining Lukeba for as long as possible, recognising his importance to their ambitions. 

Lukeba, who extended his contract this year, has consistently demonstrated on-field maturity beyond his years. 

His rapid development has been helped by Leipzig’s great academy and a move to Real Madrid or England would undoubtedly elevate his career to unprecedented heights.

As the 2025 summer transfer window approaches, the battle for Lukeba will surely intensify. But for now, the defender remains focused on his role at Leipzig.

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