Fisnik Asllani's transfer to RB Leipzig collapses over medical concerns

Fisnik Asllani Bundesliga RB Leipzig TSG Hoffenheim transfer collapse

The highly anticipated transfer of striker Fisnik Asllani from TSG Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig has collapsed. Despite an agreement on a release clause valued at approximately €25 million, the deal fell through following medical examinations.

RB Leipzig reportedly cited "medical concerns" as the reason for withdrawing from the agreement. While the specific nature of these health concerns remains undisclosed, TSG Hoffenheim's sporting director, Andreas Schicker, has publicly contested the severity of the findings. Schicker stated that the club believes Asllani is capable of performing "at the highest physical and sporting level" and emphasized, "We stand by our player."

As a result of the failed move, the 23-year-old Kosovan international will remain at Hoffenheim. Asllani, who recorded 21 goal contributions in 35 competitive matches last season, is expected to rejoin his teammates for training next week.

Entities

Andreas Schicker · Bundesliga · FC Carl Zeiss Jena · FC Rot‑Weiß Erfurt · Fisnik Asllani · Marco Grote · Marius Liesegang · RB Leipzig · TSG Hoffenheim

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[● 5 SOURCES] The transfer fee for the move was approximately 25 million euros. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · bvbwld.de · www.digisport.ro · www.index.hr
[● 12 SOURCES] The transfer of Fisnik Asllani from TSG Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig collapsed. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · 24-ore.com · bvbwld.de · www.digisport.ro · +5 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Asllani is expected to return to training with TSG Hoffenheim starting next week. www.faz.net · 24-ore.com · www.zeit.de · www.sportschau.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Asllani was scheduled to sign a contract with RB Leipzig until 2031. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · www.digisport.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] Asllani recorded 11 goals and 10 assists during the previous season. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · bvbwld.de
[● 12 SOURCES] RB Leipzig cited medical concerns following Asllani's medical examination. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · 24-ore.com · bvbwld.de · www.digisport.ro · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Leipzig's medical concerns are reportedly long-term and cannot be resolved with quick rehabilitation.
[● 9 SOURCES] TSG Hoffenheim's sporting director Andreas Schicker stated that Asllani's remaining with the club is not a bad sporting outcome. www.faz.net · www.mdr.de · 24-ore.com · bvbwld.de · www.zeit.de · +3 more