RB Leipzig have today verified the departure of Mohamed Simakan (24) to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr for a reported €45m, which sees the Bundesliga club get a considerable return after purchasing the French protector from Strasbourg 3 years ago for €15m.

Simakan made it understood to club authorities leading up to due date day that he want to leave the Bundesliga club, and he now signs up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

On his departure, Leipzig sporting director Rouven Schröder stated: “In his three years at RB Leipzig, Mo Simakan has played his way into the hearts of the fans and always gave his all on the pitch. He’s a great guy and has always identified 100 percent with the club and city.”

Simakan played 122 video games throughout all competitors for RB Leipzig, scoring 7 and developing a more 13. Predominantly a central-defender, the Frenchman likewise dipped into right-back, and likewise discovered himself using the right-side of a back-three.

Knowing that Simakan wished to leave the club, Leipzig moved fast to protect the finalizing of Lutsharel Geertruida from Feyenoord on due date day after stopping working to protect a relocation for the Dutch protector last summer season.

GGFN | Daniel Pinder