- Samir El Mourabet has reportedly reached a contractual agreement with RB Leipzig over a move to Germany this summer
- Diego Moreira has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with RB Leipzig and is ready to sign a four-year contract until 2031
- Strasbourg are demanding between €60m and €70m for Moreira, while no transfer fee has yet been disclosed for El Mourabet
RB Leipzig Step Up Strasbourg Recruitment Push
RB Leipzig are pursuing two RC Strasbourg Alsace players as they look to strengthen their squad, with Samir El Mourabet (20) and Diego Moreira (22) both the subject of reported agreements with the German club.
According to Sportingpedia sources, El Mourabet has agreed contractual terms with RB Leipzig ahead of a potential move to Germany this summer. However, no transfer fee has been disclosed, and Leipzig must still reach an agreement with RC Strasbourg before the deal can be completed.
Those negotiations could prove drawn out, with Leipzig also working on a move for Moreira. The third-placed side in last season’s German league are said to have reached a verbal agreement with the Belgian, according to Sky Sport Deutschland.
🚨🔴⚪️🇧🇪🇲🇦 #Bundesliga |
🔐 Accord contractuel trouvé entre Diego Moreira et le RB Leipzig.
❗️Comme révélé en exclusivité sur @footmercato cette semaine, c'est la priorité pour remplacer Yan Diomandé.
🔐EXCL Détails : Accord contractuel également trouvé entre Samir El Mourabet… pic.twitter.com/FWGU0epTCm
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) August 13, 2026
El Mourabet Emerges as an Essential Strasbourg Midfielder
El Mourabet remains under contract with RCSA until 2030, but his performances have attracted attention after a breakthrough first full season in Strasbourg’s senior side.
The Moroccan international midfielder, who has nine caps, made 48 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring two goals and providing three assists. He also made his European debut during the 2025-26 campaign, playing in nine of Strasbourg’s 12 Conference League matches.
Moreira Agreement Complicated by Strasbourg Valuation
Moreira, who is viewed as a replacement for Yan Diomandé, is reportedly keen on a move to Germany. He is said to be ready to sign a four-year contract with RB Leipzig, running until 2031.
However, Strasbourg’s asking price could become a major obstacle. Racing are demanding between €60m and €70m to release the Belgian, and although Leipzig have entered talks with the Alsatian club, the Bundesliga side reportedly have no intention of meeting that valuation.
Moreira is under contract until 2029. If the transfer were completed, he could become the most expensive sale in Strasbourg’s history.
Player Profiles and Reported Transfer Details
| Player | Age | Current Club | Contract Status | Reported Leipzig Status | Key Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samir El Mourabet | 20 | RC Strasbourg | Under contract until 2030 | Reported contractual agreement with RB Leipzig for a move to Germany this summer | 48 appearances, two goals, three assists last season; nine caps for Morocco; featured in nine of Strasbourg’s 12 Conference League matches in the 2025-26 campaign |
| Diego Moreira | 22 | RC Strasbourg | Under contract until 2029 | Reported verbal agreement with RB Leipzig; ready to sign a four-year contract until 2031 | 76 appearances in all competitions, seven goals and 16 assists; Strasbourg asking between €60m and €70m |
Moreira’s Rise Since Moving to Strasbourg
Moreira arrived in France in 2023 to join Lyon, but his development accelerated after his move to Strasbourg two years ago. The Liège-born player has become an important part of the RCSA squad, helped by his versatile playing style.
Across all competitions to date, Moreira has made no fewer than 76 appearances for Strasbourg, scoring seven goals and registering 16 assists.
