Overview
- Leipzig announced Reitz will arrive at the end of the season, with the contract running until 2031.
- Sky Germany reports a €20 million guaranteed fee plus up to €3 million in bonuses, negotiated below a reported €25 million clause.
- Reitz was identified as a like-for-like successor to Schlager, fitting Leipzig’s high-intensity midfield profile.
- Managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer called Reitz their top target and highlighted his versatility and leadership qualities.
- Goal, citing kicker, reports Gladbach will receive the base fee as a one-off payment to support a planned squad overhaul.