Brajan GrudaPlayer·Brajan Gruda, the 22-year-old winger currently on loan at RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig from Brighton & Hove AlbionTeam·Brighton & Hove Albion, has made his intentions clear: he wishes to remain with the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga club beyond his current loan agreement. This desire is reciprocated by RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig, who value the player's contributions, but a permanent transfer faces considerable financial obstacles.
Marcel Schäfer, RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig's managing director for sport, confirmed the mutual interest, stating, "We have received clear signals from Brajan that he wants to stay with us. We also want that and value him highly. Now we're waiting for a signal from Brighton & Hove." The primary impediment to a direct purchase this summer is Brighton's valuation, reportedly "well above €20 million." This figure is currently beyond Leipzig's immediate financial capacity for a permanent acquisition.
Consequently, the most realistic path forward involves extending Gruda's loan, potentially incorporating an obligation to buy in the subsequent season. Brighton initially secured Gruda from Mainz in 2024 for a reported €31.5 million, indicating their high regard for the player's potential.
During the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season, Brajan GrudaPlayer·Brajan Gruda made 13 appearances for RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. He accumulated 755 minutes of play, maintaining an average FotMob rating of 7.04. Operating primarily as a left-footed right winger, Gruda's style is characterized by his ability to step into the half-space, act as a secondary playmaker, and execute sharp changes of direction, often involving many touches on the ball.
RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig concluded the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season in 3rd place with 65 points, securing their qualification for the 2026-2027 Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. Their season record included 20 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. The team scored 66 goals while conceding 47, resulting in a goal difference of +19. Their overall form was rated as "Very Good," winning 59% of their matches. Notably, Leipzig demonstrated strong home form, winning their last five consecutive matches at their home ground. They averaged 1.9 goals per game across the season, with 2.4 goals per game at home and 1.5 goals per game away. Defensively, they conceded an average of 1.38 goals per game and kept a clean sheet in 32% of their matches. The season concluded with a 1-4 loss away to SC Freiburg on May 16, 2026.
As negotiations continue between the clubs, the focus remains on finding a structured agreement that satisfies all parties, allowing Gruda to continue his development in Leipzig.
Brajan Gruda of RB Leipzig dribbles the ball against SC Freiburg. Photo: Beautiful Sports/IMAGO
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