RB Leipzig, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2009, operates with approximately 220 employees, and reported $522.9M in revenue as of 2025. The club specializes in spectator sports, functioning as a German professional football club based in Leipzig, Sachsen, and has been competing in the Bundesliga since the 2016/17 season.
On August 20, Lutsharel Geertruida's transfer to PSV was finalized, with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reporting a lower-than-expected transfer fee. This completion follows an August 18 broad agreement between PSV and RB Leipzig for a loan deal, which Fabrizio Romano reported included an option to make the Netherlands international’s move permanent. Earlier on August 18, RB Leipzig prepared a €50 million package for a move for Said El Mala, contacting Koln after Borussia Dortmund's attempt to sign the 19-year-old collapsed, according to Bild. Concurrently, Newcastle United inquired about midfielder Nicolas Seiwald, who TeamTalk reported was under active consideration for a move to St James' Park. Additionally, Galatasaray initiated contact with RB Leipzig, working to sign Conrad Harder, Sky Germany reported.