Heidenheim in a transfer frenzy: departures and new hopefuls!

Heidenheim in a transfer frenzy: departures and new hopefuls!

1. FC Heidenheim has secured its stay in the Bundesliga and is now planning squad changes for the coming season. After a turbulent season that was ultimately successful for the club, there are now some personnel changes. Particularly striking is the move from Frans Krätzig, who is moving to RB Salzburg for 3.5 million euros. The 22-year-old player was loaned to Heidenheim from FC Bayern in the second half of the 2024/25 season and will not return to his former club. Instead, he will join the Austrian club, which will take part in the Club World Cup on June 15, 2025. In Heidenheim, Krätzig scored one goal in a total of 21 Bundesliga appearances before continuing his career in Salzburg. [kicker] reports on his development and his stints at FC Nürnberg, Austria Vienna and VfB Stuttgart.

Another player who could leave the club is Paul Wanner, whose loan is expected to continue at an international club. This shows that Heidenheim continues to rely on young talent and wants to promote their development. The departures of Norman Theuerkauf, Christopher Negele and Vitus Eicher, whose contracts will not be renewed, mark the end of an era. Theuerkauf will end his career at the age of 38, while Negele and Eicher will have to look for new challenges.

Potential departures and new arrivals

In addition to the confirmed departures, Leo Scienza and Omar Traore are also on the list of potential departures. Scienza has apparently attracted interest from clubs such as HSV and FC Augsburg, while Traore is under discussion at Union Berlin. With only one year left on his contract, an agreement could come quickly. In addition, Mikkel Kaufmann could be sold if there is a suitable offer. The club is facing big decisions to optimize the squad structure for next season.

Heidenheim is actively looking for reinforcements, especially for the offensive wing. The focus is on Raul Florucz from NK Olimpija Ljubljana, who was involved in 26 goals last season and could therefore be a valuable addition to the game. The left-back position, which remains vacant after Krätzig's departure, also needs to be filled. Reinforcements in central midfield are also being considered, as Niklas Dorsch is often injured and the team relies on continuity in order to remain competitive next season.

The coming weeks will be crucial for 1. FC Heidenheim in order to lay the foundation for a successful Bundesliga season and to adapt the squad according to the sporting requirements. It remains exciting to see which new additions will join the club and how the squad planning ultimately turns out.