Overview
- Negotiations have been stuck after RB Leipzig did not respond to Real Madrid’s latest offer, with reports saying talks have been at a standstill for the past 24 to 48 hours.
- The player has verbally agreed personal terms with Real Madrid and was omitted from RB Leipzig’s friendly and initial Austria training camp squad after he reported sick on Saturday.
- Leipzig are holding out for a higher fee, with media reporting a valuation near €120 million and other outlets citing offers and figures in the roughly €100m–€132m range.
- A new complication surfaced when Maxidel Management filed a complaint with FIFA claiming Roc Nation does not hold sole representation rights, a dispute that can block the registration process.
- With preseason under way, the clubs face pressure to resolve the fee fight and the FIFA agent dispute quickly because FIFA can delay an International Transfer Certificate and formal registration.