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- Belgian striker Lois Openda will return to RB Leipzig after Juventus chose not to sign him permanently
- The 26-year-old scored only two goals in 37 matches during his disappointing loan spell in Serie A
- AS Monaco and Nottingham Forest are now the leading clubs interested in securing his services
- Openda previously netted 41 goals in 93 games for the German club before his temporary move to Italy
Lois Openda is set to travel back to Germany this summer. The Belgium international will rejoin RB Leipzig when his loan agreement with Juventus comes to an end.
The Serie A side has decided against making the move permanent. They had the option to buy the player, but they will not trigger it after a difficult season. The forward managed just two goals across 37 appearances in all competitions during his time in Turin.
Despite this poor run, the 26-year-old remains a valuable asset. Since his €40 million transfer from RC Lens in 2023, he has scored 41 times in 93 outings for the Bundesliga club. His form at Lens was also impressive, with 21 goals in 42 matches helping the French side challenge Paris Saint-Germain for the title.
Now, several teams want to take him away from Leipzig. AS Monaco is leading the chase in France. The Ligue 1 club sees him as a possible replacement for Folarin Balogun, who may leave for England.
Nottingham Forest has also entered the race. The Premier League team hopes to strengthen their attack with the Belgian. German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt is monitoring the situation as well.