André Silva is officially leaving RB Leipzig to join Elche. The two clubs have reached an agreement for a fixed fee of 1 million euros, with an additional 500,000 euros in bonuses. Silva is expected in Spain in the coming hours to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract, according to Sky Germany. Werder Bremen was initially interested but was quickly dismissed as Silva only had eyes for Elche.

Portuguese forward André Silva, who currently plays for Leipzig in the Bundesliga, is reportedly set to join Elche in LaLiga. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, known for his expertise in the transfer market, the transfer is expected to occur soon. The specific figures of the transfer have not yet been revealed. Silva, under contract with Leipzig until June 2026, has past experience in LaLiga, having played for Real Sociedad and Sevilla. Several other clubs, such as Werder Bremen and Rayo Vallecano, had also shown interest in the player, whose market value is estimated at €4.00m by Transfermarkt. Elche, having recently returned to Spain's top division, is in urgent need of strengthening their attacking lineup. Silva, at 29 years of age, is highly regarded for his international experience and knowledge of LaLiga, making him an ideal choice to enhance Elche's forward line, which currently comprises only Álvaro Rodríguez and Mourad.