Jean-Kevin Augustin has become football’s most expensive player in terms of cost per appearance, according to reports. The former Leeds United striker ended up costing the club £13,715 per second, despite only making three appearances. Leeds had the option to buy Augustin for £17.7m, but decided against it, leading to his departure at the end of his loan deal. RB Leipzig argued that Leeds had an obligation to permanently sign Augustin, but Leeds disputed this, citing extenuating circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic. FIFA and CAS ruled in favor of Leipzig, ordering Leeds to pay £18.4m in 2022. Leeds initially appealed the decision but have since withdrawn their appeal.
LEEDS UNITED FANS FURIOUS OVER ASTONISHING £93K-A-WEEK CONTRACT
Leeds United supporters have taken to social media to express their outrage after it was revealed that Jean-Kevin Augustin negotiated a mind-blowing five-year deal worth £93,000 per week. The FIFA documents, which have recently come to light, also disclosed that the talented striker received a staggering signing-on fee of £2.5 million.
“The club always preached about the importance of financial prudence in the Premier League,” vented one disgruntled fan on Reddit. “But then they go ahead and offer this absurd contract before we even secured our top-flight status. It’s absolutely ridiculous!”
Another fan, @TheConundrum98, speculated that the prolonged legal battle over Augustin’s transfer likely inflated the overall cost. “They dragged this out for so long that they probably tacked on a few million to the price,” they commented.
JEAN-KEVIN AUGUSTIN FINDS NEW HOME AFTER LEEDS SPELL
Following his loan stint at Leeds, Jean-Kevin Augustin made a permanent move away from RB Leipzig, joining French club Nantes. However, his time there was short-lived as he subsequently made a switch to FC Basel in Switzerland in 2022.
Since his arrival at Basel, the 26-year-old forward has made an impressive 51 appearances and is contracted to the club until the summer of 2025. Augustin’s move to Switzerland has marked a new chapter in his career, and fans eagerly await his contributions on the pitch.
