RB Leipzig has announced the signing of Austria central midfielder Xaver Schlager from Bundesliga rivals VfL Wolfsburg after actioning an release clause in his contract.
According to
reports, Leipzig will pay around 12 million euros ($12.5 million) for the
24-year-old, who has signed a contract until 2026.
“RB Leipzig
are one of Germany’s top teams and are consistently in Europe, they have now
won their first major title with the German Cup,” said Schlager in a statement.
“I’m really
pleased I can continue my development here.”
The Austrian
made 81 appearances, scoring three goals, for Wolfsburg, who he joined in 2019
from Leipzig’s sister club Red Bull Salzburg.
He was a first-choice
player despite a serious ankle injury in 2019 and torn knee ligaments at the
start of last season which sidelined him until February.
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