Al-Nassr reach €45m agreement for Leipzig’s Mohamed Simakan | OneFootball

Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr have reached an agreement worth €45m with RB Leipzig for the signing of French centre-back Mohamed Simakan (24), according to a report from L’Equipe. The outlet understands that the former RC Strasbourg player is yet to find an agreement on personal terms with Al-Nassr. However, Simakan is expected to fly to Saudi Arabia to undergo a medical and complete his move to the Riyadh-based outfit.

Simakan had been a target for FC Barcelona but the Catalan club have been warded off in their attempt to sign the defender after Leipzig revealed that they would not accept anything lower than €50 million – a price considered too steep with Barcelona’s current financial situation. It appears the Red Bull-owned Bundesliga has softened the stance since. Simakan is tied with Leipzig over a contract set to expire in 2027.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval