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Stefano Marino has extended his contract with SC Paderborn ahead of schedule after breaking into the first team this season, embodying the club's youth development philosophy.
According to kicker, Union Berlin have shown interest in Valencia's Eray Cömert. The Swiss international could be available on a free transfer, presenting an opportunity for the Bundesliga side.
The DFB has suspended VfB Stuttgart captain Atakan Karazor for the remainder of the Bundesliga season after his red card against Hoffenheim. Stuttgart now faces its Champions League qualification campaign without its leader.
The decision to schedule matches across the top three German leagues at different times on the penultimate matchday has sparked fan outrage and created potentially decisive scenarios.
Greuther Fürth captain Branimir Hrgota has rejected a contract extension and will depart the 2. Bundesliga club this summer. The 33-year-old forward seeks a new challenge, ending his stint with the team.
Hamburg SV's Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit, 19, requires surgery after a setback in his rehabilitation, extending his absence from the pitch. The Norwegian talent had been recovering from a previous injury but now faces another operation.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has made a pointed remark about Konrad Laimer's contract standoff, comparing the midfielder unfavorably to Diego Maradona. Talks remain at an impasse.
As the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season approaches, clubs have begun securing their first summer signings. Here's an overview of the confirmed arrivals so far.
The Finaltag der Amateure on May 23 may not see all 21 regional cup finals on the same day, as 3. Liga relegation playoffs clash. A tricky situation in Bavaria adds uncertainty.
Despite a severe downturn and slipping away from European qualification, Eintracht Frankfurt has decided to keep coach Albert Riera in charge for the upcoming match against Dortmund.
The 2026 Finaltag der Amateure is scheduled for May 23, as amateur clubs across Germany battle for Verbandspokal glory and qualification for the DFB-Pokal, providing a stage for potential cup fairytales.
Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann says there is no deadline for the potential signing of Edin Dzeko, while also indicating a shift in the situation regarding forward Moussa Sylla. Get the latest from kicker.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are picking apart their dramatic derby performance, highlighting two contrasting halves and a goal conceded at the worst possible moment that proved a decisive psychological blow.
VfB Stuttgart supporters will not have a central public viewing for the DFB-Pokal final, as Schlossplatz and Cannstatter Wasen are unavailable, forcing fans to find alternatives.
With Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart advancing to the DFB-Pokal final, the Bundesliga's seventh-placed team is guaranteed European football next season. Here's what it means for the league race and Stuttgart's double chance.