The cash register rings for Jean-Kévin Augustin from FC Basel. A FIFA ruling says that Leeds United have to pay their ex-striker 28 million euros in salary. Background: Augustin was loaned out by RB Leipzig to the then second division club in the 2020/21 season. A fixed commitment had been agreed for later promotion.
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But Leeds refused to pay the fixed 21 million euros to RB due to the delay caused by the corona pandemic. The clubs have now come to an agreement, but Augustin is now suing. Eventually he lost a lucrative contract in Leeds. The 25-year-old Frenchman was now right. Leeds want to appeal.
