Hoffenheim are in active negotiations over the future of striker Fisnik Asllani. Managing director Andreas Schicker confirmed this this week.
Asllani enjoyed a stunning campaign in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as one of Europe's most wanted prospects. Alongside Barcelona and Chelsea, RB Leipzig are also reportedly targeting the attacker to bolster their offence for the coming season. TSG Hoffenheim finished the 2025 season in a strong fifth place with 61 points from 34 matches. The team scored 65 goals and conceded 52, resulting in a positive goal difference of +13.
Interest in Fisnik Asllani is coming from the top of European football. FC Barcelona and Chelsea are named as concrete clubs monitoring the player. From within the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig is also reported as an interested party. The Saxons are looking to strengthen their attack. Asllani's development at Hoffenheim last season has prompted these elite clubs to take notice. His market value has risen accordingly.
Andreas Schicker addressed the rumours directly. "We are in active negotiations regarding the future of Fisnik Asllani," said the Hoffenheim managing director. The statement makes it clear that matters have progressed beyond mere interest to concrete talks. It signals to the interested clubs that TSG will negotiate a transfer fee.
Fisnik Asllani's strong season came within the framework of a successful overall campaign for Hoffenheim. Pellegrino Matarazzo's team secured fifth place with 18 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. Their recent form before the season's end showed a positive trend with a record of a loss, a draw, and three wins (LWDWW). In the table, they still finished 28 points behind champions Bayern Munich. A detailed look at the standings is available on our standings page.
Asllani's future is a key factor in planning for the new season. First, however, is the opening competitive fixture. Hoffenheim's next match is away at 1. FC Köln on 29 August 2026; Köln finished last season in 14th place. The upcoming Bundesliga matches against sides like SC Paderborn, VfB Stuttgart, and Borussia Dortmund can be found on our fixtures page. The offensive personnel developments, particularly concerning Asllani, will significantly influence the tactical options for these encounters. The current squad composition can be tracked via squad.
