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Fisnik Asllani transfer saga stalls

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Late July 2026 saw Barcelona linked to Kosovar striker Fisnik Asllani as a potential replacement for Ferran Torres, with the club viewing him as a rotational option. RB Leipzig also pursued the 23‑year‑old, whose €29 million release clause made a move feasible, and the player asked for more time before deciding. By early August, Leipzig appeared the front‑runner, reportedly close to triggering a €30 million clause and finalising personal terms. Hoffenheim confirmed Asllani’s absence from pre‑season training, signalling an imminent departure. Other clubs, including Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, remained interested. On 7 August, the transfer to RB Leipzig collapsed after the club raised medical concerns during the examination. While the clubs had agreed to a fee of approximately €25 million, the failure to pass the medical prevented a contract intended to run until 2031 from being signed. Reports suggest the medical issues could potentially be long-term, though the specific nature remains undisclosed. TSG Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker affirmed confidence in Asllani's physical condition, stating the cancellation was ~~"not~~ “not a bad sporting ~~news." Asllani, who recorded 11 goals~~ news” and ~~10 assists last season,~~ emphasizing, “We stand by our player.” Schicker maintained that the club believes Asllani is capable of performing “at the highest physical and sporting level.” Following the failed move, Asllani responded on social media, stating, “You cannot stop me, I promise,” signaling his intent to continue competing in the Bundesliga. The striker is expected to rejoin Hoffenheim training ~~next week~~ shortly and remains available on the ~~market as the summer window stays open.~~ transfer market, with interest from Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund expected to persist.

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