TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
El Aynaoui completes loan move to RB Leipzig
After late hiccups over personal terms, Roma's midfielder seals a loan switch to Germany.
N. El Aynaoui
player
Player
Neil El Aynaoui
From
Roma
To
RB Leipzig
Fee
€4m loan, €25-28m option
What happened. Roma officially loaned Neil El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig with an option to buy, after resolving last-minute issues over personal terms.
- The loan is paid at €4m with option to buy for €25-28m including add-ons.
- El Aynaoui joined Roma last summer from RC Lens for €23.5m.
- He scored two goals in 35 competitive appearances for Roma.
El Aynaoui will seek regular playing time at Leipzig after struggling at Roma.
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