SAO PAULO, Brazil — RB Leipzig, the German Bundesliga club, don dey plan to extend their season with an overseas tour to Brazil. Di team go travel from May 23 to 30, where dem go play one important test match against FC Santos, wey dey feature Neymar, di Brazilian superstar.
Di announcement come from di club on Thursday, as dem express excitement to continue dem journey after di Bundesliga season wraps up. Club director Johann Plenge talk say, “We represent not just Leipzig but di entire Bundesliga. We wan inspire people for South America just like we do during our first tour in di USA last summer.”
Di match against Santos go take place on May 28 for di Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium, wey fit 12,000 spectators. Dis stadium na di home ground for RB Bragantino, who be dem partner club for Brazil.
Aside di match, di team go dey involved in plenty activities throughout dem stay in di São Paulo area, including public training sessions and marketing events. Plenge noted, “Brazil na crucial market not only for di DFL but also for our partners like Red Bull and Puma. We take our role as ambassadors seriously.”
RB Leipzig na di first Bundesliga club wey travel go Brazil in over 25 years, marking a significant moment for dem and di Bundesliga as a whole. Di upcoming tour dey expected to greatly boost dem profile and engage fans in a new territory.
Di club go use dis opportunity to solidify their place in one of di most passionate football markets in di world, as Brazil na home to five-time World Cup champions. “We dey look forward to make connections and inspire fans through our initiatives during dis trip,” Plenge added.
