Leeds United showed interest in acquiring El Chadaille Bitshiabu on a loan agreement. However, RB Leipzig has opted to extend Bitshiabu's contract, ensuring he remains with the club until 2029. The French defender, who transferred to Leipzig for 15 million euros from Paris during the summer of 2023, has shown notable development, with his market value rising from 12 million to 18 million euros. RB Leipzig's Sport-Geschäftsführer Marcel Schäfer was instrumental in finalizing the contract extension, noting Bitshiabu's qualities as a contemporary defender with physical strength, speed, and technical proficiency. This extension underscores Leipzig's strategic approach to retaining key players in the face of interest from Premier League teams like Liverpool and West Ham, as well as from clubs in the Saudi League.