Sunderland are not ruling out keeping RB Leipzig’s Lutsharel Geertruida at the Stadium of Light.
In September 2025, the right-back joined the Black Cats from RB Leipzig on loan with a €20m purchase option.
The Netherlands international played 1,865 minutes from 30 matches for Sunderland of which 28 were in the league. Liverpool wanted to sign him in the winter market, while Feyenoord appeared as an option this summer.
Two days ago, we relayed news the Eredivisie side are no longer an option following Robin van Persie’s exit from the club.
On Wednesday, Sport Witness covered claims from the Dutch press that Liverpool aren’t keen on him. This means the 25-year-old is likelier to continue at Sunderland.
RB Leipzig warning for Sunderland
Bild claim Lutsharel Geertruida has been a ‘flop’ at RB Leipzig and cover the latest on his future.
The Dutchman impressed for Régis Le Bris’ side, who have not yet exercised the €20m buying option. As things stand, the defender will return to the Bundesliga side but has no future there.
His future could be in the Premier League, where Sunderland haven’t had the final word yet. Bild push Liverpool as an interested party even though the latest claims have ruled them out.
Despite having no future at the German club, they won’t let him leave for a bargain price and there’s a reason for that.
Oranje manager Ronald Koeman has included Geertruida in his squad as Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber didn’t recover in time.
Leipzig believe the Sunderland loanee’s performances at the World Cup would increase his price, beyond the previously set €20m.
The Black Cats can make the Dutchman’s stay permanent for €20m. Should they decide not to exercise the clause and still want to buy him, then it’s a gamble on the price.
Contract, value and agent info
With a contract expiring in 2028 at RB Leipzig, Transfermarkt value Lutsharel Geertruida at €20m.
Agency The.Team represent the fullback. His future is likely to be resolved after the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign.
