Report: Leipzig pushing for Schick discount

RB Leipzig are reportedly asking for a discounted price for Patrik Schick and Roma might be forced to to accept an offer of €20m for the wantaway Czech.

Last summer the 24-year-old moved on loan to the Red Bull Arena with the two parties agreeing on a €3.5m loan and an option to buy for €29m, taking the total number to €32.5m.

Schick has scored nine goals in 18 Bundesliga matches this term and has convinced the Germans to work on a possible discounted deal due to the financial difficulties caused by the global pandemic.

RB Leipzig are reportedly asking for a discounted price for Patrik Schick and Roma might be forced to to accept an offer of €20m for the wantaway Czech.

Last summer the 24-year-old moved on loan to the Red Bull Arena with the two parties agreeing on a €3.5m loan and an option to buy for €29m, taking the total number to €32.5m.

Schick has scored nine goals in 18 Bundesliga matches this term and has convinced the Germans to work on a possible discounted deal due to the financial difficulties caused by the global pandemic.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed that Die Bullen won’t be able to sign the Czech Republic international with the current terms agreed before the season.

“We have a strict budget, and even if we were to qualify for the Champions League, I don’t think we can sign Schick,” he said yesterday, according to Calciomercato.com.

But the tactician is reportedly happy with the player and Schick wants to remain in the Bundesliga.

The outlet claims the Giallorossi will struggle to find other teams willing to spend €30m on the former Sampdoria forward and could be forced to surrender and let Leipzig have him for €20m due to the financial troubles in the Italian capital.