Big MLS transfer! RB Leipzig’s Emil Forsberg set to join New York Red Bulls in January deal

RB Leipzig attacker Emil Forsberg is lining up a January move to MLS side New York Red Bulls after eight years in the Bundesliga.

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• Forsberg to leave RB Leipzig
• Staying in Red Bull
• Set to complete January move to New York Red Bulls in MLS

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted Tuesday morning that the 32-year-old is set to complete a move stateside, leaving the Bundesliga but staying in the Red Bull system. Forsberg will sign a four-year deal with the MLS side.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Forsberg will bring much-needed experienced to a Red Bulls side that was up and down all season. Their best player, and arguably most important down the final stretch of the season, was 20-year-old left back John Tolkin.

  For most teams, your fullback isn't often your most talented or crucial player, so with the introduction of Forsberg, the hope is that lessens the attacking burden on the USMNT hopeful while also bringing a new dynamic going forward.

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  Forsberg crafted his trade with Leipzig for over eight years, making more than 300 appearances and scoring 69 goals. He still has two months left to add to that goal tally, though.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR FORSBERG AND RBNY?

  The Sweden international, who has joined his nation for their upcoming EURO qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Estonia, will partake in those matches before returning to the Bundesliga to finish up the calendar year. Then, come January, he'll link-up with the Red Bulls for MLS preseason.