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Amadou Haidara likely successor to Naby Keita, says RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick

Amadou Haidara has 'all the capabilities' to succeed Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita at RB Leipzig, according to coach Ralf Rangnick following the Bundesliga side's signing of the midfielder.

The Bulls signed the Mali international, 20, from Salzburg, with whom they share the same owner, Red Bull.

In the summer of 2016, Keita was also signed by the Bundesliga side from their Austrian sister club and his performances caught the attention of top European clubs which saw him eventually land at Anfield during the summer.

And Rangnick believes the qualities of his new signing can see him follow in the footsteps of his Guinea counterpart.