Jonathan Kalimina has started German lessons as he prepares to start his life with Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg next year.
The ZamFoot Crew understands that the Zambia Under-17 captain has been taking lessons in Lusaka since early March as part of preparations for his switch to Europe.
Salzburg secured the signature of the highly rated defender in January, with the teenager set to officially join the Austrian Bundesliga champions in January 2027 when he turns 18.
Kalimina is expected to sign a long-term deal with the club, which has built a reputation as one of Europe’s leading development sides for young talent.
The defender attracted international attention after captaining Zambia national under-17 football team to a historic run at the 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where Zambia reached the knockout stages for the first time.
His commanding displays and leadership during the tournament reportedly drew interest from several European clubs before Salzburg won the race for his signature.
Kalimina follows a familiar pathway taken by prominent Zambian internationals, including Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu, who both used Salzburg as a springboard to major European leagues.
Salzburg are widely recognised for developing young players, and Kalimina is expected to continue his growth within the club’s highly regarded system before making the transition into senior European football.
This is good News. Well done to the young man. Wish him well.