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Christoph Baumgartner: This is Leipzig's plan for the future
The ÖFB star has made a dream comeback after his long injury layoff. What are Leipzig's plans for the lively attacking ace?
Christoph Baumgartner is well on his way back to his best form.
Following a thigh injury, the 27-year-old from Lower Austria was sidelined for both his club RB Leipzig and the ÖFB team for over four months.
Of all stages, the attacking talent made his competitive comeback in late October in the Champions League against Real Madrid. Since then, the Horn native has mostly been used as an impact substitute, proving as lethal as ever in front of goal with four goals and one assist in six matches across all competitions.
Leipzig want him to stay
Ralf Rangnick can also count on the services of the 58-time senior international once again, having called up "Baumi" for the ÖFB team's upcoming matches.
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Meanwhile in Leipzig, the club appears to be using the calm of the international break to set the course for the future in terms of contracts.
According to "Sport Bild", the "Red Bulls" have already approached Baumgartner regarding an extension to his contract, which currently runs until 2028.
A deal could be finalized as early as the upcoming winter break. Baumgartner has repeatedly been linked with several top European clubs in recent times.
