RB Leipzig have signed 18-year-old defender Ibrahima Konate from French Ligue 2 side Sochaux-Montbeliard. Konate, a France youth international, has signed a deal until 2022, Leipzig announced on their official website. "We have watched Ibrahima Konate for some time," sporting director Ralf Rangnick said. "He is a young, highly talented player, who will reinforce our defence. For an 18-year-old, he possesses incredible ability." Konate, who has made 13 appearances for Sochaux-Montbeliard, joins Leipzig as they continue preparations for their first-ever Champions League campaign.
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