According to Krone.at, Xaver Schlager has recently been connected with a potential transfer to AS Roma, and the club is described as being interested.

RB Leipzig would have liked to extend with Xaver Schlager, but he has decided to pursue a new opportunity. It is indicated that a free transfer abroad is emerging for Schlager, with AS Roma described as being attentive to a possible move.

AS Roma and Juventus Turin are interested in Xaver Schlager, a 28-year-old Austrian central midfielder from RB Leipzig whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season. Leipzig is seeking a decision from the player in January for their future squad planning. While discussions are ongoing, the current information suggests a free transfer, as a contract extension is considered unlikely. Schlager joined Leipzig on 01/07/2022 and has 49 caps and 4 goals for Austria. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he has made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m.