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Xaver Schlager Transfer from RB Leipzig to Celtic
Reports in Germany had claimed that Celtic had offered a deal for Xaver Schlager to arrive next term. Martin O'Neill categorically denied that Celtic have offered a pre-contract to Xaver Schlager, stating that this was definitely not the case.
Reports in Germany had claimed that Celtic had offered a deal for Xaver Schlager to arrive next term. Martin O'Neill categorically denied that Celtic have offered a pre-contract to Xaver Schlager, stating that this was definitely not the case.
Transfer rumours have linked Celtic with Xaver Schlager, who is set to become a free agent this summer. According to figures from Salary Sport, Schlager's earnings are approximately £79,000 a week. This amount is higher than the wage of Celtic’s highest earner, Kieran Tierney, who is believed to earn close to £50,000 a week. If Schlager were to join Celtic, he would have to accept a lower salary. There is interest in Schlager from other leagues that could match his current salary. Celtic can offer European football and a definite starting position but are unable to match his salary. The deal is considered unlikely to advance past the discussion stage unless Xaver Schlager is willing to reduce his demands.
Transfer rumours have linked Celtic with Xaver Schlager, who is set to become a free agent this summer. According to figures from Salary Sport, Schlager's earnings are approximately £79,000 a week. This amount is higher than the wage of Celtic’s highest earner, Kieran Tierney, who is believed to earn close to £50,000 a week. If Schlager were to join Celtic, he would have to accept a lower salary. There is interest in Schlager from other leagues that could match his current salary. Celtic can offer European football and a definite starting position but are unable to match his salary. The deal is considered unlikely to advance past the discussion stage unless Xaver Schlager is willing to reduce his demands.
Celtic have offered a pre-contract deal to Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager, a 28-year-old who, according to an announcement this week from RB Leipzig, has rejected their offer of a new deal and will be leaving at the end of the season. According to reports in Germany, Celtic is so far the only club to have offered him a deal for the next term. Schlager stated that his decision was a desire to try something new rather than a rejection of RB Leipzig, while the club's sports director, Marcel Schafer, said they accept and respect his decision to pursue a new challenge after dedicating a lot of time and effort to persuading him to extend his contract.
Celtic have offered a pre-contract deal to Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager, a 28-year-old who, according to an announcement this week from RB Leipzig, has rejected their offer of a new deal and will be leaving at the end of the season. According to reports in Germany, Celtic is so far the only club to have offered him a deal for the next term. Schlager stated that his decision was a desire to try something new rather than a rejection of RB Leipzig, while the club's sports director, Marcel Schafer, said they accept and respect his decision to pursue a new challenge after dedicating a lot of time and effort to persuading him to extend his contract.
RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer has revealed the club has held good talks with Xaver Schlager about extending the midfielder's stay beyond the end of the season. Schlager is a transfer target for Celtic and Juventus.
RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer has revealed the club has held good talks with Xaver Schlager about extending the midfielder's stay beyond the end of the season. Schlager is a transfer target for Celtic and Juventus.
Xaver Schlager has made his decision on a potential move to Celtic and will not be heading to Glasgow. Celtic had been linked with a move for the out-of-contract RB Leipzig player. The Austria international has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €6 million.
Xaver Schlager has made his decision on a potential move to Celtic and will not be heading to Glasgow. Celtic had been linked with a move for the out-of-contract RB Leipzig player. The Austria international has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €6 million.
Celtic was interested in Xaver Schlager and monitored his situation, but this interest did not advance beyond monitoring and contact. The main difficulty for the club was Schlager's wage level. Due to his contract situation, Schlager was an appealing prospect for several clubs operating outside the top financial tier, including Celtic.
Celtic was interested in Xaver Schlager and monitored his situation, but this interest did not advance beyond monitoring and contact. The main difficulty for the club was Schlager's wage level. Due to his contract situation, Schlager was an appealing prospect for several clubs operating outside the top financial tier, including Celtic.
According to the Daily Record, reported Celtic transfer target Xaver Schlager has held talks, which are described as positive, regarding a contract extension at RB Leipzig. It was reported last week that the Saxony-based club would be willing to consider offers of £4.3million. Celtic are able to make a pre-contract agreement with Schlager for him to arrive at Parkhead on a free transfer at the end of the season.
According to the Daily Record, reported Celtic transfer target Xaver Schlager has held talks, which are described as positive, regarding a contract extension at RB Leipzig. It was reported last week that the Saxony-based club would be willing to consider offers of £4.3million. Celtic are able to make a pre-contract agreement with Schlager for him to arrive at Parkhead on a free transfer at the end of the season.
According to The Celtic Way, a move for RB Leipzig's Xaver Schlager will not happen.
According to The Celtic Way, a move for RB Leipzig's Xaver Schlager will not happen.
Reports in Germany claim Celtic are trying to complete a deal for Xaver Schlager. The wages Schlager could demand are cited as a potential issue for the club.
Reports in Germany claim Celtic are trying to complete a deal for Xaver Schlager. The wages Schlager could demand are cited as a potential issue for the club.
RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager is preparing to terminate his contract with the club, which is set to expire in the summer. It is reported that he would be allowed to leave for around £4.3 million this month. German outlet 4-4-2 reports that Celtic are interested in a deal.
RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager is preparing to terminate his contract with the club, which is set to expire in the summer. It is reported that he would be allowed to leave for around £4.3 million this month. German outlet 4-4-2 reports that Celtic are interested in a deal.
RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager is a potential target for Celtic as his contract is due to expire this summer. The 28-year-old has made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Bundesliga for the German club this season, and has also been linked with Roma and Juventus. In January 2026, reports indicated RB Leipzig would ask for a fee of €4-5 million for a winter transfer, while Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €10 million.
Read Full StoryRB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager is a potential target for Celtic as his contract is due to expire this summer. The 28-year-old has made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Bundesliga for the German club this season, and has also been linked with Roma and Juventus. In January 2026, reports indicated RB Leipzig would ask for a fee of €4-5 million for a winter transfer, while Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €10 million.
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