In any case, it has been known for a long time that the clause is three million euros. Is of course far below his market value, but last summer there was a risk that Leitsch would leave VfL on a free transfer at the end of the season. The extension by one year was only possible by making concessions. But the article also states that VfL has not yet given up hope of keeping Leitsch.
Of course it would be bitter if he leaves, as he forms one of the best IV tandems in the league together with Bella-Kotchap. Luckily Bella-Kotchap has no clause in the contract, with offers over 10m, which is realistic, the club will probably ponder.
However, it should not be forgotten that the two central defenders in the successful first half of the season were called Masovic and Lampropoulos. Both solved it very confidently. With Leitsch and Bella-Kotchap you can of course stand much higher and play even better from behind. Ultimately, one must already be grateful for the two seasons in which they have performed outstandingly and continue to do so.