Overview
- Hoffenheim confirmed on Sunday, August 2, 2026, that Fisnik Asllani did not travel to the club’s Seefeld training camp, a move outlets say signals he is closing in on a switch to RB Leipzig.
- German media report that personal terms between Asllani and Leipzig are nearly agreed and that Leipzig plan to activate the striker’s roughly €30 million release clause once salary terms are final.
- Leipzig must free a squad place among their centre‑forwards by selling or moving an existing No. 9 before formally completing the deal, which has slowed final paperwork.
- Asllani’s omission from Hoffenheim’s recent friendlies and training squad follows weeks of negotiations and leaves Hoffenheim poised to collect one of their larger summer fees if the clause is triggered.
- The 23‑year‑old Kosovo international enjoyed a breakthrough season at Hoffenheim and drew earlier interest from Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, making this move a notable next step in his career.