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Barcelona Target Castello Lukeba Changes Agent as Release Clause Set to Drop

Barcelona Target Castello Lukeba Changes Agent as Release Clause Set to Drop
International Transfers · 22:14:26 - Friday, 6 November 2026

RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba has switched agents, a move that could accelerate transfer interest from Barcelona. The French centre-back, who featured in Leipzig's UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City at the Red Bull Arena on November 4, 2026, is reported to have a release clause that is due to decrease, potentially making a summer move more feasible for the Catalan club.

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