FC Augsburg sign Rani Khedira

Augsburg are pleased to be able to announce a new signing for the 2017/2018 season. Midfielder Rani Khedira has joined from RB Leipzig on a four year contract lasting until 30th June 2021. "FCA managed to stay up after an exciting end to the season. Now I want to help the club to continue to establish itself in the Bundesliga and take the next steps in my career," said the former junior German international on his move to Augsburg. "In Rani Khedira we have signed a young talent with a huge amount of potential. We're certain that, with his quality, he can help the team over the next few years," said sporting director Stefan Reuter on the first signing of the summer. Rani Khedira was born in Stuttgart and came through the ranks at VfB Stuttgart before making his debut for the club aged 19. He switched to RB Leipzig in 2014 and made ten Bundesliga appearances for the side which finished second last season.