TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Leipzig land Roma's El Aynaoui on loan
RB Leipzig have snapped up Morocco's dynamic midfielder Neil El Aynaoui on a season-long loan.
N. El Aynaoui
player
Player
Neil El Aynaoui
Position
Midfielder
From
Roma
To
RB Leipzig
Fee
Loan with option to buy
What happened. RB Leipzig have announced the signing of Neil El Aynaoui from Roma on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to make the move permanent.
- El Aynaoui made 25 Serie A appearances last season, scoring one goal and assisting two.
- He has 22 caps for Morocco, including six at the 2026 World Cup.
- Leipzig's sporting director praised his energy and creativity in midfield.
“He is a very energetic and aggressive player, offers a high level of intensity off the ball and can also provide dynamism and creativity in midfield with his quality in possession.”
— Marcel Schäfer
El Aynaoui adds depth to Leipzig's midfield ahead of the new season.
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