Castello Lukeba

Recent reports from late 2025 and early 2026 cite a fixed fee or release clause of €80 million for the upcoming summer. However, multiple sources from the same period suggest RB Leipzig's actual asking price is around €60 million, with Chelsea reportedly preparing a bid of that amount. Earlier in 2025, reports mentioned a €65 million offer from Real Madrid and a potential €59-65 million bid from Liverpool. Manchester United was reportedly targeting a negotiated fee of €75 million. The player's staggered release clause has been widely reported, typically as €90 million for 2025, €80 million for 2026, and €65 million for 2027. His completed transfer from Lyon to RB Leipzig in August 2023 was for a fee of €30 million.

Our valuation for Castello Lukeba is driven by consistent reports that despite a high release clause, RB Leipzig is willing to negotiate a sale. The range is shaped by numerous rumours from late 2025 suggesting a realistic asking price of around €60 million and a reported past offer of €65 million from Real Madrid. His €30 million transfer in August 2023 establishes a strong upward trajectory, and the high level of interest from multiple top-tier clubs supports a valuation well above that figure, with an upper bound reflecting a tougher negotiation.