LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed wing back Ridle Baku from Bundesliga rival Wolfsburg after an injury to Benjamin Henrichs. Leipzig said Friday that the 26-year-old Baku had signed a 2½-year contract to 2027. He will be available for Sunday’s home game against Werder Bremen as the league restarts this weekend after its winter break.

According to Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig are set to sign VfL Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku.It had previously been reported that Die Roten Bullen were looking to get a deal over the line for the

Right back Ridle Baku has joined RB Leipzig from Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg on a contract until 2027 for a reported fee of €4.5 million ($4.6 million). Leipzig coach Marco Rose said on Friday that four-times capped Germany player Baku won't be a starter from the outset because he lacked training units.