David Raum discusses RB Leipzig future | OneFootball

David Raum played a key role in RB Leipzig securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The German, who has a contract with the Saxony club until 2027, discussed his future.

Speaking to Bild, he explained: “The club is in contact with my agency. My focus, however, was on qualifying for the Champions League, and now it’s the World Cup, for which I’m currently preparing for intensively. My priority right now is to play a fantastic tournament.

“Afterwards, we’ll still have plenty of time to sit down together.”

When asked about Xaver Schlager’s departure and perhaps looking for a new challenge, the 28-year-old responded: “I still hear about interest from other clubs from time to time, and I still make no secret of the fact that I still have dreams as a player, but I’ve received a great deal of appreciation here in Leipzig, especially this season, and now I’m captain of a Champions League club, so that’s my absolute focus right now.”

Raum has scored three goals and provided seven assists across 30 Bundesliga games in 2025/26, helping Leipzig secure third place ahead of VfB Stuttgart, and thus a return to European football after missing out entirely this season.

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