Lisa Baum joins Arsenal – RB Leipzig set Bundesliga transfer record departure

RB Leipzig are saying goodbye to Lisa Baum – the 19-year-old winger is joining Arsenal Women for €600,000, setting a new Bundesliga record departure fee. Bild reported the deal on 14 July 2026, sending shockwaves through German women's football. With 65 points from 34 games, Leipzig sit third in the Bundesliga, but losing a key player at this stage hits hard.

What exactly happened?

Arsenal Women have signed Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig for a fee of €600,000 – the highest amount ever paid for a player from the Bundesliga, according to verified data cited by Bild. Baum, who had recently endured a poor run of two wins and three losses in her last five games (LLWWL), leaves Leipzig at a tough time. The team lost their last match 1-4 to SC Freiburg on 16 May 2026 and sit 24 points behind league leaders Bayern München.

Why does this departure hit RB Leipzig so hard?

Lisa Baum was one of the standout talents in RB Leipzig's women's squad. With 66 goals scored and 47 conceded (+19 goal difference) this season, she was a key attacking force. Her departure leaves a gap that won't be easy to fill – especially ahead of the upcoming match against SV Elversberg on 24 October 2026. The team, which has lost two games in a row, needs stability urgently. The record departure also highlights how competitive women's football is, with even young talents being snapped up quickly.

What's next for RB Leipzig?

RB Leipzig Women face a challenge: reshaping the squad while keeping season ambitions intact. With 65 points and 24 points behind Bayern München, there's still room for improvement, but losing Baum forces the club into action. The next game against SV Elversberg on 24 October 2026 will show if the team can cope with the loss. Fans hope for a swift reaction in the transfer window to plug the gap.

RB Leipzig remains a major player in women's football, but the record departure is a reminder of how quickly power dynamics can shift. The 2026/27 season will reveal whether the team can recover – or if more exits follow.