Florian Plettenberg reports that a new loan deal for Brajan Gruda with an obligation to buy is official.

According to German reports, RB Leipzig are exploring options to retain Brajan Gruda for another season. The 21-year-old German attacking midfielder is on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, and his contract at the English club runs until June 2028. Gruda has 20 caps and 3 goals for Germany's U21 team. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €28.00m. Reports in May 2026 suggested that Brighton aims to recover most of the €30.0 million fee they paid for him in 2024.