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Fisnik Asllani's Transfer to RB Leipzig Collapses Unforeseenly

August 8, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Numerous reputable German football media outlets are reporting startling developments: Fisnik Asllani's move to RB Leipzig has unexpectedly failed at the eleventh hour. According to sources like Kicker and Sky Germany, the breakdown occurred because Leipzig developed reservations following Asllani's medical assessment. Hoffenheim has since released an official statement confirming the situation.

The 23-year-old striker had reportedly undergone his medical in Leipzig on Thursday after the two Bundesliga clubs had finalized an agreement for the transfer. While initial reports suggested Asllani successfully passed his medical, the anticipated confirmation of his €25 million move to the German club never materialized.

Consequently, the Kosovo international will, for the present, continue his career at Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim's Official Statement Regarding Fisnik Asllani

"Fisnik has shown tremendous growth at TSG," stated TSG sporting director Andreas Schicker in a club release. "From a sporting standpoint, the fact that this transfer didn't go through is certainly not bad news for us. We are fully confident that Fisnik possesses the physical and athletic capabilities to perform at the highest level."

"We fully support our player," Schicker's statement continued. "Fisnik played a crucial role in our success last season, completed pre-season training at his customary high standard, and will rejoin team training next week."