![Marcel Schäfer to become the new sports boss at RB Leipzig](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/30/298716/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/schafer-s-speedy-progression-in-achieving-goals.webp)
Marcel Schäfer (39), who was recently dismissed from VfL Wolfsburg, is in talks with RB Leipzig for a transfer to become their new sports leader. Discussions have been ongoing for weeks, but have seemingly hit a standstill. However, recent developments indicate that negotiations are now back in...
Culture![RB star Benjamin Sesko (l.) with his advisor Elvis Bašanović](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/279696/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/consultant-praises-leipzig-over-sesko-experience.webp)
RB Leipzig is pulling out all the stops to retain Benjamin Sesko (21) with a new contract featuring increased remuneration, seeking to maintain the prolific goal scorer (14 goals this season) in the Bundesliga for an additional campaign.
Calendar-Sheet![Die Leipziger Torhüter Janis Blaswich (l.) und Peter Gulacsi](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/292577/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-goalkeeping-hierarchy-in-germany-undergoes-a-shift-as-leipzig-emerges-with-a-top-tier-performance.webp)
Readers of bild.de were aware first: RB Leipzig officially announced Peter Gulacsi's (34) contract extension (previously set to expire in 2025). The goalkeeper agreed to stay until 2026, and the team's announcement also revealed additional information.
Panorama![RB star Benjamin Sesko (l.) with his advisor Elvis Bašanović](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/279696/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/consultant-praises-leipzig-over-sesko-experience.webp)
RB Leipzig is pulling out all the stops to retain Benjamin Sesko (21) with a new contract featuring increased remuneration, seeking to maintain the prolific goal scorer (14 goals this season) in the Bundesliga for an additional campaign.
Economy![Formed RB Leipzig's goalkeeping duo last season: Janis Blaswich (l.) and Peter Gulacsi](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/279309/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/up-for-sale-rb-goalkeeper-s-transfer-release-for-a-whopping-5-million.webp)
Reorganize goalkeeping: RB Leipzig faces adjustments for upcoming season with four becoming three.
Economy![Benjamin Henrichs came to Leipzig from Monaco in the summer of 2020, RB later paid 15 million for...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/15/268834/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/leipzig-imposes-hardline-deadline-for-negotiating-henrichs-contract-deal.webp)
A noteworthy week for Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs (27): he is set to join the German European Championship team on Thursday, alongside David Raum. Additionally, the player must determine the course of his career.
Technology![Benjamin Sesko still has a contract in Leipzig until 2028](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/13/262357/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/leipzig-battles-for-top-attacker-sesko.webp)
The list of unsuccessful strikers in Leipzig includes Augustin, Brobbey, Sörloth, Hwang, and Silva. However, he's like a total bomb!
German Federal States![Benjamin Sesko still has a contract in Leipzig until 2028](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/10/256898/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/rose-recommends-his-leading-striker-sesko.webp)
During the week, Coach Marco Rose (47) attended the "Apache" concert in Leipzig. "He's a cool guy, and I'm now one of his fans," Rose said with a grin. The coach is excited to lead RB to a win against Bremen on Saturday.
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