Arsenal sign German forward Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig for record €600k fee
Arsenal Women have signed 19-year-old German forward Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig for a total fee of €600,000, breaking the Frauen-Bundesliga transfer record. Baum, who scored six goals in 26 appearances for Leipzig, joins on a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. She previously played for Hamburger SV and has represented Germany at youth levels. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers praised her potential, and Baum becomes Arsenal's fifth summer signing.
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German Top Talent Lisa Baum Moves to Arsenal for Record Women's Bundesliga Transfer Fee
German women's football talent Lisa Baum, a 19-year-old winger, is transferring from RB Leipzig to FC Arsenal for a total fee of 600,000 euros, breaking the previous Women's Bundesliga transfer record of 550,000 euros. The fee consists of a high guaranteed sum and additional payments likely to be triggered. Baum, who joined Leipzig on a free transfer from Hamburger SV a year ago, scored six goals and provided three assists in her debut season. She has progressed through all German youth national teams, most recently playing for the U23. Arsenal, the 2025 Champions League winners, have also signed several other Bundesliga players this summer, including Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci, and Géraldine Reuteler. The English women's league record transfer fee stands at around 1.7 million euros.
Read sourceArsenal Women Sign Lisa Baum for Record €600,000 Fee, Breaking German Women's Football Transfer Record
Arsenal Women have signed German international winger Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig for a total fee of €600,000, breaking the previous German women's football transfer record of €550,000. The 20-year-old, born in Tanzania and raised in East Holstein, joined Leipzig on a free transfer a year ago from Hamburg and quickly became a key player, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists in her first Bundesliga season. Baum, who has represented Germany at U23 level, attracted interest from top European clubs including Barcelona, Lyon, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich. The transfer fee consists of a substantial guaranteed amount and add-ons that are almost certain to be triggered. The article also notes that Wolfsburg's Janou Levels is set to join Real Madrid for a similar fee, and compares the record to the English women's football transfer record of around €1.7 million.
Read sourceGerman Teenager Lisa Baum Sets Record Transfer to Arsenal Without Senior International Cap
Lisa Baum, a 19-year-old German midfielder, has moved from RB Leipzig to Arsenal FC in a record transfer for the Frauen-Bundesliga. The total fee is reported at 600,000 euros, surpassing the previous record of 550,000 euros. Despite not having played for the senior German national team, Baum attracted interest from top European clubs including Barcelona, Lyon, and Manchester United. Born in Tanzania, she previously played for Hamburger SV and scored six goals in 25 Bundesliga matches for Leipzig. Her contract with Leipzig ran until 2028. Arsenal has previously signed several players from the Bundesliga. Baum expressed happiness about joining Arsenal, citing the club's competitiveness and her desire to win titles and develop. RB coach Jonas Stephan predicted she would become a world-class player.
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German Top Talent Lisa Baum Moves to Arsenal for Record Women's Bundesliga Transfer Fee
German women's football talent Lisa Baum, a 19-year-old winger, is transferring from RB Leipzig to FC Arsenal for a total fee of 600,000 euros, breaking the previous Women's Bundesliga transfer record of 550,000 euros. The fee consists of a high guaranteed sum and likely add-ons. Baum, who joined Leipzig on a free transfer from Hamburger SV a year ago, scored six goals and provided three assists in her debut season. She has represented Germany at all youth levels, including five U23 caps, but has not yet been called up to the senior national team. Arsenal, the 2025 Champions League winners, have been actively recruiting from the Bundesliga, also signing Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci, and Géraldine Reuteler this summer. The English women's league record transfer fee stands at approximately 1.7 million euros for Grace Geyoro.
Read sourceArsenal sign Germany forward Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig
Arsenal Women have signed German forward Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old made 26 appearances and scored six goals in one season at the Frauen-Bundesliga side. She joins on a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. Baum began her career at Hamburger SV in 2021, helping the club secure two promotions in three years to reach the top division, and made 68 appearances scoring 21 goals before moving to Leipzig. Internationally, she has represented Germany from under-17 to under-23 levels. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers described Baum as a young wide forward with direct intent and athleticism, noting her huge potential. Baum will wear the number 19 shirt and becomes Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.
Arsenal sign Germany forward Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig
Arsenal Women have signed German forward Lisa Baum on a permanent transfer from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old, who has represented Germany at youth levels from U17 to U23, joins on a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. Baum began her career at Hamburger SV in 2021, helping the club secure two promotions to reach the top division, and made 68 appearances scoring 21 goals before moving to RB Leipzig last summer. At Leipzig, she made 26 appearances and scored six goals in one season in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Baum expressed excitement about joining Arsenal, calling the club a 'perfect match' for her development and trophy ambitions. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers described Baum as a 'young wide forward' with 'direct intent and athleticism' and 'huge potential'. Baum will wear the number 19 shirt and becomes Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.