RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Strasbourg midfielder Samir El Mourabet, but no club-to-club deal is in place. The 20-year-old, under contract until 2030, remains Strasbourg’s property, and the French side is holding firm on a valuation near €22 million. Talks continue over a fee structure both clubs can accept. Personal agreement is only half the equation here, and what happens next could decide whether this move actually goes through.
A transfer saga is taking shape between RB Leipzig and RC Strasbourg over Samir El Mourabet, the 20-year-old Moroccan-French midfielder whose future has dominated Bundesliga transfer chatter since mid-August 2026. According to reports from Foot Mercato and Africafoot, personal terms between the player and Leipzig have been agreed. El Mourabet is said to have accepted the club’s offer, with the deal described as a long-term commitment running through 2031, roughly a five-year contract.
That agreement, however, only covers the personal side of the transfer. As of mid-August 2026, no official club-to-club deal has been reached between Leipzig and Strasbourg. The French side remains firmly in control of the situation, since El Mourabet is under contract until June 2030 following a contract extension signed in November 2025. That leaves Strasbourg with little pressure to sell quickly, and they are reportedly demanding a high fee, with valuations circling around €22 million.
The timeline of the story has moved quickly. Interest first surfaced around 10 August 2026, when Leipzig were linked with both El Mourabet and fellow Strasbourg player Diego Moreira. By 10 and 11 August, talks between the clubs had reportedly opened, though they remained at an early, exploratory stage. Then, on 13 August, news broke that personal terms had been agreed, a clear sign of progress. Just a day later, though, follow-up reports reminded fans that the transfer was far from complete, pointing out that Strasbourg’s bargaining power and fee demands remained unresolved.
Negotiations are now centered on finding a financial structure that satisfies Strasbourg, likely involving a fixed transfer fee combined with performance-related add-ons. Until that formula is agreed, the move remains what several outlets have called “conditional on club agreement,” meaning it could still fall apart despite the player’s willingness to join Leipzig.
El Mourabet, a central or offensive midfielder, has been a regular contributor for Strasbourg this season, making 48 appearances across all competitions with two goals and a handful of assists. His versatility and consistent playing time have made him an appealing target for Leipzig, and his rise has also made him a key figure for the Atlas Lions on the international stage. His playing style and consistent playing time have made him an appealing target for Leipzig, but for now, the transfer remains advanced yet unfinished, with the final outcome resting on Strasbourg’s response to Leipzig’s financial offer.
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