Eljif Elmas travels with RB Leipzig to England

August 7, 2026 — Eljif Elmas traveled with RB Leipzig to England as the club prepares for a scheduled friendly against Leeds on August 8, 2026. The Macedonian international remains in a delicate phase of his club career: he does not hold an assured starting position at Leipzig despite a long-term, and notably lucrative, contract, and speculation about loan moves has followed him this summer.

Elmas has stayed with the squad in Germany during pre-season and worked through the training programme alongside his teammates. Club footage and social clips over recent weeks have shown him involved in positive moments at practice, and the player has continued to push in training without offering signs of public dissatisfaction.

Competition for places and possible moves

Leipzig retain Elmas under contract, but the club’s depth in midfield means his status as a first-team regular is not guaranteed. Earlier loan spells, most recently at Napoli, and persistent transfer chatter mean the next few days are expected to be decisive for his short-term future.

The squad flew to England today for the friendly at Leeds United’s ground on August 8, 2026, and Elmas was part of the travelling party. With Elmas leading the group on this trip, attention will focus on whether the trip and the match bring clarity about his role in Julian Nagelsmann’s plans.

For now, both the player and the club appear to be maintaining normal professional routines; confirmation of any change — a loan or a transfer — is likely to come only after discussions that may unfold in the coming days.

Photo: press material from the event