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RB Leipzig Extends Jäkel Contract to 2027 Ahead of Fourth Loan to Eintracht Braunschweig

Loaning him with a purchase option ensures Leipzig’s plan to support his comeback from a cruciate ligament tear via direct entry into Braunschweig’s Austrian training camp.

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Overview

  • RB Leipzig confirmed the 24-year-old defender’s season-long move to 2. Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig after extending his contract until 2027.
  • The loan agreement features an option for Braunschweig to purchase Jäkel at the end of the campaign.
  • Jäkel completed his medical on July 4 and immediately joined Braunschweig’s squad at their training camp in Oberndorf, Austria.
  • A youth academy graduate of Leipzig since 2013, Jäkel has yet to make a senior appearance for the club.
  • Having recovered fully from a cruciate ligament tear suffered in early 2024, he will be gradually integrated into Braunschweig’s back line.