In April, Clark, who spoke to reporters about his journey to Europe, has long been expected to trade New York for the German side, with that path seen as one reason for his decision to sign with the MLS club.
Caden Clark has officially become an RB Leipzig player
New York Red Bulls player Caden Clark has officially signed with RB Leipzig but will stay on loan in MLS until the end of the season. In April, Clark, who spoke to reporters about his journey to Europe, has long been expected to trade New York for the German side, with that path seen as one reason for his decision to sign with the MLS club. But the 18-year-old midfielder, who originally joined the club at age 16, will have the chance to finish off an MLS season that he has started in great shape. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the New York Red Bulls have given me,” the teen midfielder said.
“Being able to not only develop but also play significant minutes at USL and MLS here has truly helped me grow professionally. I will continue to do my best to help this team win their first MLS Cup.”
Clark had the potential to move to Europe
Added the Red Bull’s Head of Sports, Kevin Thelwell: “Everyone at the club is very excited for Clark to take the next step in his professional career. Since Caden joined us, I think we have all recognised that if he continued to work hard and use his opportunities, he had the potential to move to Europe. We are delighted to have played our part and helped him make the jump to a top-five league like the Bundesliga.” The talented midfielder has emerged as a star at MLS after making his debut for the Red Bulls towards the tail at the end of last season. Following a breaking through with the club’s USL reserves, Clark leapt the senior team last October, with the Red Bulls required to pay a fee to Minnesota United for his MLS rights.
He scored in his first game, becoming the fifth-youngest player in MLS history to find the net on his debut before adding a second goal in the very next play and yet another in the Red Bulls’ playoff loss to Columbus Crew. Clark has continued on this season with four goals and two assists in eight starts. He now looks ahead to a move to the Bundesliga in the winter, where he will join up with fellow Americans in midfielder Tyler Adams and manager Jesse Marsch.