Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Xaver Schlager, making the Austria midfielder their first acquisition under new head coach Oliver Glasner. Schlager moves to the City Ground on a two-year contract, signing as a free agent after spending four seasons with RB Leipzig.The 28-year-old, who has also had spells with Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg, reunites with Glasner, with whom he worked during his stint with Wolfsburg.And Schlager, who played in all four of Austrias games at the World Cup, is excited at the chance to work with his compatriot again.It is a huge honour to join Nottingham Forest, it is a very traditional club with a big history winning two European Cups under Brian Clough, Schlager told Forests official website. I wanted a new challenge and to join a club with good players and I am happy to be reunited with Oliver who I know from my time at Wolfsburg.The club has big ambitions and so do I, I want to be back in European competitions, and we have a good chance. It is the best feeling to play internationally during the week, and I want to achieve that.I am very happy and proud to be here, and I want to give my everything for the club and its supporters. Topics Nottingham Forest F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read 2026 Transfer window: What are the five biggest deals of the summer? Mitch Fretton 23rd July, 2026 Arsenal: Tzolis delights in amazing Emirates switch after Gunners seal �34m deal Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Newcastle in communication with Liverpool over Keegan tribute for Premier League opener Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Arsenal home kit 2026/27: Watch the video and see photos of Premier League winners including Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard in new shirt design, cost of jersey, how to buy strip Ben Miller 23rd July, 2026 Newcastle fill key void as they agree �35m deal for Monaco midfielder Bamba Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Revealed: Five attackers Arsenal could target after missing out on Morgan Rogers Cian Cheesbrough 22nd July, 2026
