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RB Leipzig have signed attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year deal until June 2028. He will join up with the team for pre-season performance tests on July 15, before joining training on 17th July along with the rest of our internationals.
Christoph Baumgartner said, “I’m extremely excited. From the start, Max Eberl, Rouven Schröder and Felix Krüger made it clear that the club really wanted to sign me. The meeting I had with Marco Rose also made it clear to me that moving to RB Leipzig was definitely the right step for me. The opportunities offered by the club are incredible.”
“I really wanted to join a club where you can win titles, which the team proved after winning their second straight DFB-Pokal title. I’m also looking forward to playing in the Champions League. RB Leipzig are one of the most exciting clubs in Europe. That’s why I’m incredibly happy and proud to be here.”
RB Leipzig board member for sport Max Eberl said, “Christoph Baumgartner was one of the players on our transfer wish list. He’s a variable attacker that can play centrally, as well as on both wings, as a second or central striker or as a central midfielder.”
“Christoph is quick, poses a threat on goal and is a very intelligent player. He can play with both feet and has an incredible shot. His skills and abilities lend another aspect to our game. Baumi is also a good guy: down-to-earth, eager to learn and ambitious.”
“His desire to continue to improve and reach the next level make him a perfect fit for our team and our club.”
Christoph Baumgartner began playing football at SV Horn and AKA St. Polten, before joining the TSG Hoffenheim academy as a 17-year-old in July 2017. He was part of the club’s reserves the following season before breaking into the first team in January 2019.
“Baumi” made his professional debut on May 11, 2019 in a 1-0 loss to SV Werder Bremen. He has since gone on to feature in 120 Bundesliga games (27 goals, 17 assists) and has featured in eight Europa League matches (3 goals, 2 assists).
Last season was Baumgartner’s best ever Bundesliga campaign. In addition to scoring seven times, he also provided seven assists and was involved in the second-most goals for TSG Hoffenheim, after Andrej Kramarić.
