Sani Suleiman in talks over €8m move from RB Leipzig to Al-Qadsiah

Nigeria U20 winger Sani Suleiman is in talks to leave RB Leipzig for Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah, only six months after joining the German Bundesliga side from Slovakia’s AS Trencin.

The 19-year-old moved to RB Leipzig in January for €5m, but is now expected to depart before the end of the current summer transfer window.

RB Leipzig are negotiating a deal worth about €8m including bonuses, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com. Suleiman is understood to be open to the transfer, which would provide him with a significantly higher monthly wage than he currently receives in Germany.

The player remains under contract with RB Leipzig until 2031, but all parties are working to complete the proposed move before the transfer window closes in approximately 72 hours.

If an agreement is reached, Suleiman is expected to undergo his medical in Germany. The timing of that examination reflects the limited period remaining before the deadline and the fact that negotiations are still being finalised.

Suleiman joined RB Leipzig from AS Trencin at the start of the year after establishing himself as a promising young winger. However, his stay in the Bundesliga could last only six months if the proposed transfer to Al-Qadsiah is completed.

The reported €8m package would represent a potential increase on the €5m RB Leipzig paid for his services in January, although the final value is understood to depend partly on bonuses. The negotiations are continuing as the clubs and player seek to settle the terms of the move.

Suleiman was part of Nigeria’s U20 team at the last World Cup. His performances have also kept him in contention for senior youth international involvement.

He is included on a list of foreign-based players being considered for a call-up to Nigeria’s U23 team. The selection process is being overseen by head coach Eric Chelle, who also manages Nigeria’s senior national team.

For now, Suleiman remains an RB Leipzig player, with his long-term contract running to 2031. But the discussions with Al-Qadsiah mean his immediate future could be decided before the summer window shuts, with a medical in Germany likely to be the next step if the transfer is agreed.