Maxime Estève completes move to RB Leipzig
- RB Leipzig have completed the signing of Maxime Estève — the move is confirmed, led by Burnley FC (official club website) and corroborated by 19 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
What the reports say
- Burnley confirm Maxime Estève has joined RB Leipzig. — Burnley FC (official club website)
- Yahoo/Sports syndication publishes an 'Official' summary of the RB Leipzig announcement, giving details including a reported fee of €25m and contract length. — Yahoo Sports (syndicated 'Official')
- Transfermarkt reports RB Leipzig and Burnley have reached agreement; cites Romano and Sky reporting and discusses fee/structure. — Transfermarkt (news article)
- EXCLUSIVE: RB Leipzig are closing in on deal to sign Maxime Estève from Burnley — Romano reports €32m package and agreement with player (tweet/Telegram post). — Fabrizio Romano (social/Telegram/X post)
M. Estève is a 24-year-old central defender at RB Leipzig, rated 83.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 16th of 322 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present this season (96% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.49 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Estève.
Also this season: 2 apps, 0g on loan at Burnley.
- BBurnley FC (official club website)Burnley confirm Maxime Estève has joined RB Leipzig.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Burnley confirm Maxime Estève has joined RB Leipzig.
17 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (syndicated 'Official')Yahoo/Sports syndication publishes an 'Official' summary of the RB Leipzig announcement, giving details including a reported fee of €25m and contract length.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Yahoo/Sports syndication publishes an 'Official' summary of the RB Leipzig announcement, giving details including a reported fee of €25m and contract length.
17 JulRead full article → - TTransfermarkt (news article)Transfermarkt reports RB Leipzig and Burnley have reached agreement; cites Romano and Sky reporting and discusses fee/structure.Trusted 87%
Transfermarkt reports RB Leipzig and Burnley have reached agreement; cites Romano and Sky reporting and discusses fee/structure.
10 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (social/Telegram/X post)EXCLUSIVE: RB Leipzig are closing in on deal to sign Maxime Estève from Burnley — Romano reports €32m package and agreement with player (tweet/Telegram post).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
EXCLUSIVE: RB Leipzig are closing in on deal to sign Maxime Estève from Burnley — Romano reports €32m package and agreement with player (tweet/Telegram post).
10 JulRead full article → - TTribuna.com (news site reproducing Romano/X report)Report summarising Romano's exclusive: Maxime Estève set to join RB Leipzig, Romano quotes €32m package (news aggregator coverage).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Report summarising Romano's exclusive: Maxime Estève set to join RB Leipzig, Romano quotes €32m package (news aggregator coverage).
10 JulRead full article → - TTribuna (quotes Fabrizio Romano / X)Fabrizio Romano reported the deal was close/being finalised, citing a €32m package (add‑ons included) — his report broke the close-agreement stage of the move.Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reported the deal was close/being finalised, citing a €32m package (add‑ons included) — his report broke the close-agreement stage of the move.
10 JulRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Sky Sport (Germany) reports Leipzig have officially signed Estève and gives a reported fee figure in its coverage.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport (Germany) reports Leipzig have officially signed Estève and gives a reported fee figure in its coverage.
17 JulRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Sky Sport Germany: Leipzig close to signing Maxime Estève — report says base fee €25m with bonuses potentially taking package above €30m; agreement with player and Burnley reported.Trusted 75%
Sky Sport Germany: Leipzig close to signing Maxime Estève — report says base fee €25m with bonuses potentially taking package above €30m; agreement with player and Burnley reported.
10 JulRead full article → - SSport1.plSport1.pl (Poland) reports the transfer and cites Fabrizio Romano as having confirmed agreement before the official announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sport1.pl (Poland) reports the transfer and cites Fabrizio Romano as having confirmed agreement before the official announcement.
10 JulRead full article → - TThe GuardianThe Guardian's live/roundup coverage notes Burnley’s Maxime Estève has joined RB Leipzig for a fee (reported in GBP).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
The Guardian's live/roundup coverage notes Burnley’s Maxime Estève has joined RB Leipzig for a fee (reported in GBP).
17 JulRead full article → - LL'EquipeL'Équipe reports RB Leipzig have officially announced the signing of French centre‑back Maxime Estève.Named sourceMixed 54%
L'Équipe reports RB Leipzig have officially announced the signing of French centre‑back Maxime Estève.
17 JulRead full article → - GGoalGoal.com (US) reports Burnley have sold Maxime Estève to RB Leipzig and cites a transfer fee in pounds.Mixed 54%
Goal.com (US) reports Burnley have sold Maxime Estève to RB Leipzig and cites a transfer fee in pounds.
17 JulRead full article → - BBundesliga.comMaxime Estève has signed for RB Leipzig from Burnley on a five-year deal.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Maxime Estève has signed for RB Leipzig from Burnley on a five-year deal.
18 JulRead full article → - BBundesliga.com (Deutsch)RB Leipzig officially sign Maxime Estève from Burnley (German Bundesliga site article).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
RB Leipzig officially sign Maxime Estève from Burnley (German Bundesliga site article).
17 JulRead full article → - DDie ZeitDie Zeit reports RB Leipzig have signed Burnley defender Maxime Estève and references Romano/Sky coverage ahead of the official announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Die Zeit reports RB Leipzig have signed Burnley defender Maxime Estève and references Romano/Sky coverage ahead of the official announcement.
17 JulRead full article → - SSportschau.de (ARD)Sportschau (ARD) covers the transfer, reporting Leipzig have signed Estève and referencing the club announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Sportschau (ARD) covers the transfer, reporting Leipzig have signed Estève and referencing the club announcement.
17 JulRead full article → - ZZeroZero.ptZeroZero (Portugal) publishes the RB Leipzig official announcement in Portuguese, reporting the club's signing of Maxime Estève.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
ZeroZero (Portugal) publishes the RB Leipzig official announcement in Portuguese, reporting the club's signing of Maxime Estève.
17 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (sports.yahoo.com)Yahoo Sports reports Burnley’s Maxime Estève is set to join RB Leipzig and cites Fabrizio Romano saying the fee is €32m (including bonuses).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Yahoo Sports reports Burnley’s Maxime Estève is set to join RB Leipzig and cites Fabrizio Romano saying the fee is €32m (including bonuses).
10 JulRead full article → - TTribuna (German/English pages)Tribuna (repeat report) provides English and German-language coverage quoting Fabrizio Romano's tweet that the deal was close (reports Romano's €32m package).Low-trust 30%
Tribuna (repeat report) provides English and German-language coverage quoting Fabrizio Romano's tweet that the deal was close (reports Romano's €32m package).
10 JulRead full article →