Forsberg considers Leipzig return: 'I still have a lot to give'

Sweden midfielder Emil Forsberg is considering a return to RB Leipzig in a management capacity when his playing contract at Red Bull New York expires at the end of 2026.

Forsberg, 32, played at Leipzig since 2015 before leaving in January for their sister club in the US.

He said he has no concrete plans for after 2026 but told Wednesday's edition of Sport Bild magazine: "Fact is I must return to Leipzig, in some way. I believe I still have a lot to give."

Forsberg suggested he could return as a sporting director or a similar function, after having learnt a lot from Leipzig's former sporting director and coach Ralf Rangnick whom he named "a fantastic mentor for years.

"I've seen and learnt a lot from him. How does a potential new player deal with other players, what values does the player have, what really makes him tick? You have to look the other person in the eye and know whether it's a good fit. I learnt a lot from Ralf in that respect," Forsberg said.

Forsberg said that former Leipzig board member for Sport Max Eberl, now at Bayern Munich, was a reason why he left after 325 matches with 71 goals and 68 assists.

"I really wanted to stay, but I wanted a perspective beyond 2025. But then things happened and the whole thing took a different direction," he said

"Eberl made me an offer that I didn't value. I didn't want to earn more, I would even have accepted a slightly lower salary. But then I was supposed to give up 50%. I didn't feel respected! I've always given everything for Leipzig."