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Xaver Schlager joins Nottingham Forest from RB Leipzig

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Xaver Schlager joins Nottingham Forest from RB Leipzig
Summary

Nottingham Forest has secured the signing of midfielder Xaver Schlager on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old Austrian joins from RB Leipzig, marking Oliver Glasner's first signing since taking charge. Schlager was part of the Austria squad that reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup. In a statement, he expressed his excitement about joining a club with such a rich history, highlighting his connection to Glasner from their time at Wolfsburg.

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  • •Xaver Schlager has signed a two-year deal with Nottingham Forest.
  • •He transfers from RB Leipzig after four seasons.
  • •Schlager started all four matches for Austria in the 2026 World Cup.
  • •This is Oliver Glasner's first signing for the club.
Latest Updates
  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Bundesliga veteran Xaver Schlager rejoins old coach Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest
  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Austria midfielder Schlager joins Forest from RB Leipzig
What they're saying
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Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of midfielder Xaver Schlager on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old arrives at the City Ground after spending the last four seasons at RB Leipzig and becomes Oliver Glasner’s first signing since he arrived at the club.

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Former Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig professional Xaver Schlager – a free agent since July 1st – has officially selected Nottingham Forest as his next station. The Austrian international will be reunit...

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