Asllani, and Now What?

The forward had everything sorted with Leipzig, but didn't pass the medical examination

Mario Roldán Martínez | 10 Aug 2026 | 14.30
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Fisnik Asllani will not sign for Leipzig. / X
Fisnik Asllani will not sign for Leipzig. / X

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Fisnik Asllani, 23-year-old striker for Hoffenheim, will not complete his transfer to RB Leipzig after the medical examination detected issues that halted the operation. The agreement, which involved an investment of 25 million euros, is now off, bringing Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund back into the summer market.

Fisnik Asllani breaks his agreement with Leipzig

Leipzig had progressed to the point of activating Asllani's release clause, set at 25 million euros with variables that could raise the cost up to 30 million. The striker also had a contract in place with the German club until 2031, but the medical review prevented the transfer from being completed.

The operation had accelerated during July. Leipzig had gained ground over Borussia Dortmund and had been considered Asllani's preferred destination, as he had prioritized the Bundesliga project over other alternatives.

The sporting context explains part of this movement. Asllani ended the previous season with 11 goals and 8 assists in 35 matches, figures that increased his value and attracted interest from various clubs.

Now, however, Hoffenheim retains the attacker in their squad. The specific reasons for the issues detected during the medical examination have not been disclosed, so there is not enough information to determine the extent of the problem.

Fisnik Asllani remains an option for Barcelona / Harry Langer

Barcelona reconsiders Fisnik Asllani in the market

The breakdown of the agreement with Leipzig changes the scenario for Barcelona, who had been tracking the striker throughout the summer. Barcelona's interest was subject to other operations to strengthen the forward position, but Asllani is back on the table after the transfer deal fell through.

The connection with Barcelona is not new. Asllani had publicly shown his admiration for the Catalan club and in June had shared images related to his childhood and the team while negotiating with Borussia Dortmund at that time.

Borussia Dortmund also remains an option to monitor. The German club had identified Asllani as a possible reinforcement for their attack in case of changes in their squad, although during July, the player had favored other options, causing Dortmund to lose ground in the race.

Asllani's next move

The situation reopens a negotiation that seemed closed. Hoffenheim now retains Fisnik Asllani after the failed exit to Leipzig, while Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund resurface as clubs linked to the striker. The next decision will depend on whether either of the two clubs resumes contact and the economic conditions proposed by Hoffenheim after the unsuccessful transfer.

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