Leeds United sign RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin on loan

    Leeds United have signed RasenBallsport Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin on loan until the end of the season.

    The 22-year-old came through the youth system at Paris St-Germain and made 28 appearances for the French champions before joining Leipzig in 2017.

    He spent the first half of this campaign on loan at Monaco, but only started four games.

    The France youth international has played in the Champions League and Europa League with Leipzig.

    He is Leeds' third signing of the January transfer window along with Elia Caprile and Ian Poveda.

    In an official statement on the signing, the West Yorkshire club said: "Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of Jean-Kevin Augustin.

    "The striker joins the Whites on an initial loan deal until the end of the season from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig."

     

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