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Celtic Eyes Xaver Schlager as Midfielder Rejects Leipzig Deal

2/8/2026

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Celtic has offered a pre-contract to Xaver Schlager, RB Leipzig midfielder, who leaves at season's end.
Schlager, 28, rejected a new RB Leipzig contract, saying he seeks a new challenge.
Celtic is the sole offer after he has been linked with England and Italian clubs.
Schlager is set to earn his 50th cap for Austria soon and will play at the World Cup, keeping Celtic hopeful for next season.

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Celtic has offered a pre-contract to Xaver Schlager, RB Leipzig midfielder, who leaves at season's end.
Schlager, 28, rejected a new RB Leipzig contract, saying he seeks a new challenge.
Celtic is the sole offer after he has been linked with England and Italian clubs.
Schlager is set to earn his 50th cap for Austria soon and will play at the World Cup, keeping Celtic hopeful for next season.