Rayan Philippe's contract at Braunschweig will end if the team is relegated, and it will automatically extend if they maintain their league status. However, even if the contract extends, Philippe would likely still leave the club, potentially bringing a seven-figure transfer fee, which Braunschweig could benefit from financially. Mainz has already shown interest in the winter by making contact.

Mainz has reportedly shown increased interest in Rayan Philippe, a 24-year-old French striker who has scored nine goals in the second division this season. It is believed that Philippe aligns well with Mainz's criteria for a player who can operate in attack and the half-space. However, Braunschweig, which is currently threatened by relegation, sees Philippe as their key player and reportedly prefers to retain him until the summer. Sources suggest that if Braunschweig manages to stay in the league, Philippe's contract will automatically extend by another year, but if they face relegation, he will be available on a free transfer. It is understood that Braunschweig is open to the possibility of selling Philippe during the current transfer window and then loaning him back until the end of the season, which would allow the new club to prepare for his arrival in the summer.