Haris Tabaković Completes Permanent Transfer to RB Salzburg from Hoffenheim

Haris Tabaković has officially completed a permanent transfer to Austrian powerhouse RB Salzburg, departing HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim after a successful loan period. The Bosnian-Herzegovinian striker has committed to a three-year deal with Salzburg, with the move confirmed on July 11, 2026, as reported by bundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga.com.

The transfer fee for the 32-year-old is reported to be in the region of €5 million. Tabaković's move comes after an impressive 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season where he was on loan at Borussia Mönchengladbach. During his time with Mönchengladbach, he established himself as a key attacking force, scoring 13 goals in 32 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga appearances and contributing 2 assists. Across all competitions, he netted 15 goals and provided 3 assists in 35 appearances, playing 2,394 minutes.

Borussia Mönchengladbach had expressed a desire to secure Tabaković's services permanently following his loan, but financial disagreements ultimately prevented the deal. Interest in the prolific striker was also noted from several other European clubs, including OSC Lille, Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United, and VfL Wolfsburg, highlighting his strong individual campaign.

HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim's sporting director, Paul PajduchCoach·Paul Pajduch, conveyed his appreciation for the departing player. "Haris is an outstanding character and I sincerely thank him for his time at HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim. We wish Haris all the best for his future," Pajduch stated, according to the research context.

For RB Salzburg, the acquisition of Tabaković represents a significant boost to their attacking options. The club finished the 2025/26 Austrian Bundesliga season in 3rd place and will be competing in the Austrian Cup and European competitions. Tabaković's proven goal-scoring ability is expected to provide crucial firepower as Salzburg aims to strengthen its domestic and continental ambitions. His arrival marks Salzburg's second signing from the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga this summer, and it signifies a return to Austrian football for Tabaković, who previously played for Austria Lustenau and Austria Vienna.

HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim, who finished 5th in the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season and qualified for the 2026/27 UEFA Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League, will now look to reinvest the transfer fee. The club has also recently confirmed the lucrative transfer of Bazoumana Touré and is reportedly linked with potential signings such as Kodai Sano, Nathan De CatPlayer·Nathan De Cat, and Jens StagePlayer·Jens Stage, indicating a strategic approach to squad development following Tabaković's departure.