RB Leipzig captain Willi Orbán will not be joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Diriyah after all, with the proposed transfer reportedly breaking down at the final stage. The move had appeared close to completion before talks collapsed late in the process.
The failed deal is a notable development for Leipzig because Orbán is not only a senior defender but also the club captain. A departure to Saudi Arabia would have been a major change for both the player and the Bundesliga side, especially so late in the window.
Reports cited in Germany indicate that Leipzig had been involved in the final steps around the transfer before it fell apart. Based on the available details, the switch to Al-Diriyah was advanced, but the agreement ultimately did not go through.
For now, the outcome means Orbán remains at RB Leipzig unless a new solution emerges. After a move that seemed set to send him to Saudi Arabia, the situation has turned at the last minute and left the defender's immediate future unchanged.
