Milan derby! Inter and Milan set to battle for Christoph Baumgartner
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Italian giants are eager to sign Leipzig's star this summer.
Details: According to renowned and reputable insider Ekrem Konur, posting on his account on social network X, the 26-year-old Austrian international attacking midfielder from RB Leipzig, Christoph Baumgartner, has attracted the interest of two Italian clubs at once—Milan and Inter.
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Reports suggest both teams are ready to enter the race for Baumgartner this coming summer and offer him much more lucrative terms than he currently has at Leipzig.
Baumgartner joined Leipzig in 2023 from Hoffenheim for €23.5 million.
This season, Baumgartner has made 25 appearances for the "Red Bulls," scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists. His current contract with Leipzig runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €20 million.
