Leipzig monitor Palacios amid Demichelis midfield reshuffle
Reports from Argentina suggest Martin Demichelis is tracking Exequiel Palacios, though the player’s contract runs until 2030 and injury concerns persist.
RB Leipzig are reportedly monitoring Bayer Leverkusen central midfielder Exequiel Palacios, according to a report by Argentine journalist Sebastián Srur. The interest is attributed to new Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis, who replaced Ole Werner ahead of the club’s scheduled return to the Champions League.
Palacios, a 27-year-old Argentine international and 2022 World Cup winner, remains under contract with Leverkusen until 2030. He joined the German side from River Plate in early 2020 and was part of the squad that defeated Spain in the World Cup final, though he made only one appearance during the tournament against Jordan.
The midfielder’s availability has been compromised by fitness issues, limiting him to just 18 Bundesliga appearances during the 2025/26 season. Despite these injury setbacks, the report indicates that Palacios is currently taking a summer vacation before joining Leverkusen’s preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Demichelis’ potential interest in Palacios coincides with broader midfield adjustments at Leipzig. The club recently secured the signing of Borussia Mönchengladbach captain Rocco Reitz to fill the void left by departing midfielder Xaver Schlager, signalling a strategic shift in the squad’s composition under the new Argentine coach.
As of now, the monitoring of Palacios remains unconfirmed by either RB Leipzig or Bayer Leverkusen. The report relies solely on the account provided by Srur, with no official statements released regarding transfer negotiations or the club’s final midfield plans for the season.
