PANJIM: FC Goa signed a three-year strategic partnership with Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig.
The partnership is aimed at garnering opportunities both in the football and business spheres for both clubs.
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RB Leipzig, formed in 2009, reached the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League semi-final. The club has worked its way up the league structure and within a period of 7 years secured promotion to the Bundesliga by 2016 and a season later, in 2017-18 ensured a place in the UEFA Champions League.
The primary focus of the partnership will be Youth Development.
During this period of collaboration, coaches from RB Leipzig’s Academy will be welcomed to Goan shores to impart knowledge via workshops. FC Goa will also be sending coaches and players from the club’s youth set-up for further training and learning the intricacies of the game at RB Leipzig’s Youth Academy.
The Gaurs and The Red Bulls will work in tandem not only to help each other to grow internationally, but also for the development of football in India. The partnership will see both clubs launch a nationwide Soccer Camp programme.
FC Goa President & co-owner, Akshay Tandon, said, “I am delighted to have RB Leipzig as our partners. They have shown the world of football how to build from the ground up and that’s something we resonate with. It is our first international partnership and in RB Leipzig, we have the perfect partner.
“Partnerships such as these validate our long-term vision that we have at the Club. Our goal is to develop Indian footballers for the world stage and this partnership helps us create a visible pathway for all young aspiring footballers in India. We have a long way to go, but these steps help build a strong foundation for the future. This is a partnership that gives me even more belief in the direction we are headed. “
