Klostermann extends stay with Leipzig until 2028

Germany defender Lukas Klostermann has extended his deal at RB Leipzig until 2028, the club announced on Thursday.

The 27-year-old, who arrived when Leipzig were in the second division in 2014, extended his contract in Saxony by four years.

𝑲𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚! 🫶

Lukas Klostermann has signed a contract extension with the club until 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ 🤩

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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 11, 2024

“This summer marks my 10-year anniversary at the club” Klostermann said in a statement.

“Everything here – the club, the city and the fans – is amazing, which is why I’m extremely excited to keep making history with RB Leipzig.”

4⃣ more years of Klosti got us feeling like this 😎✌️ pic.twitter.com/6hLeWupC1F

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 11, 2024

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The defender has made 22 appearances for Germany, but has played for his country just once since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Klostermann’s 278 appearances for Leipzig rank fifth-most in club history, and he has scored 14 times.

He has featured in four German Cup finals, winning in 2022 and 2023.