FC Augsburg have reportedly secured a promising young talent for their future, agreeing a deal to sign winger Faik Sakar from Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig this summer.

According to Sky Germany, the 18-year-old will join Augsburg as a free agent and has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a contract that runs until 2030. The move represents a significant step in Sakar's career as he is expected to be integrated directly into Augsburg's first-team squad for the upcoming season.

While Sakar's senior experience at Leipzig was brief—limited to a one-minute debut against Holstein Kiel in 2024—his potential is underscored by his development in the youth ranks. He made 58 appearances for various Leipzig youth teams, contributing nine goals and five assists, and has already earned seven caps for Germany's youth national sides.

This transfer highlights Augsburg's strategy of investing in young, high-potential players, offering them a clearer pathway to first-team football. For Sakar, the switch to the WWK-Arena is a crucial opportunity to establish himself at the top level and fulfill the promise he showed in the youth setup.