SGOn July 23, Nottingham Forest announced the signing of Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on a two-year contract. This marks the first acquisition under new manager Oliver Glasner, who previously worked with Schlager at VfL Wolfsburg. Schlager, 28, had 30 appearances for Leipzig last season, including three goals, and served as the team's vice-captain. He also played a key role for Austria, starting all four matches at the World Cup and earning 55 caps. In a statement, Schlager expressed his enthusiasm for joining Forest, citing the club's ambitions and his desire to compete in European tournaments.
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