Xaver Schlager
LeipzigCM
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Sep 28, 1997 (28)
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5'9"
168 lb
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Departs Leipzig as free agent
Schlager has become a free agent after his contract with RB Leipzig expired on June 30, the club announced.
Analysis: Schlager's exit was mutual rather than a falling out. Leipzig confirmed in February that the 28-year-old midfielder chose not to extend after several rounds of talks, with sporting director Marcel Schafer saying the club tried "intensively" to keep him but respected his decision to pursue a new challenge. Schlager made 97 appearances for Leipzig since arriving from Wolfsburg in 2022, winning the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup in 2023, and remained a regular starter in central midfield through his final season. The midfielder was part of Austria's squad at the 2026 World Cup, which likely delayed any club decision, and his next move remains open.
Posts two interceptions in Spain bout
Schlager generated two interceptions and had nine passes in 45 minutes in Thursday's 3-0 defeat versus Spain.
Analysis: Schlager was fairly energetic and had a few offensive forays in the first half, but they didn't translate to the stat sheet, and he was replaced at the interval. He logged at least one interception in every fixture, totaling seven and posting one assist, six tackles (three won) and six clearances in four appearances during the tournament.
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