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Zenia Mertens joins RB Leipzig: third signing from OH Leuven this summer
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
RB Leipzig has signed Belgian international defender Zenia Mertens, 25, from OH Leuven — Oud-Heverlee Louvain, a Belgian football club based in Leuven and the current Belgian champions. Her contract runs until summer 2029. Announced on July 18, 2026, this transfer marks Leipzig's third signing from the Belgian champions this summer transfer window, following Linde Veefkind and Sara Pusztai.
- Zenia Mertens, 25-year-old Belgian international defender, signs with RB Leipzig until summer 2029
- She joins from OH Leuven, Belgian football club based in Leuven and the current Belgian champions
- Third RB Leipzig signing from OH Leuven during this summer transfer window
What we know
RB Leipzig officially announced the signing of Zenia Mertens on July 18, 2026, according to Zeit.de. The Belgian international defender, aged 25, has signed with the club until summer 2029.
Mertens joins from OH Leuven — Oud-Heverlee Louvain, a Belgian football club based in Leuven and the current Belgian champions. This is the third transfer completed by Leipzig from this club during this transfer window, following Linde Veefkind and Sara Pusztai.
Viola Odebrecht is responsible for women's football and girls' development at RB Leipzig.
What remains unclear
The financial terms of the transfer and the precise motivations behind this recruitment are not included in the available information.
Who is Zenia Mertens?
Zenia Mertens is a 25-year-old Belgian international defender. She played for OH Leuven — Oud-Heverlee Louvain, a Belgian football club based in Leuven and the current Belgian champions.
Until when does Zenia Mertens' contract with RB Leipzig run?
Her contract with RB Leipzig runs until summer 2029.
Which other OH Leuven players have joined RB Leipzig during this transfer window?
Before Zenia Mertens, RB Leipzig had already signed Linde Veefkind and Sara Pusztai from OH Leuven during this same transfer period.
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