Manuel Riemann: Farewell to VfL Bochum - now to SC Paderborn?

Manuel Riemann: Farewell to VfL Bochum - now to SC Paderborn?

Manuel Riemann is about to switch from VfL Bochum to SC Paderborn, where he is planned as a regular keeper. The 36-year-old, who has played 290 games for Bochum in the past nine and a half years, is said to move to SC Paderborn, which is in eighth place in the 2nd Bundesliga, only three points behind the first three. Riemann has an impressive experience, including 98 Bundesliga and 236 second division games. The planned contract with SC Paderborn should initially apply until the end of the season, with the option for another year.

The situation around Riemann has been tense in the past few months. He was suspended by VfL Bochum in May 2024 due to conflicts with teammates and was excluded from training for months. After the situation has been clarified, he was allowed to train again from mid -November. He is currently planned in goal under Patrick Drewes and Timo Horn as number three. Upsiding transfers at Bochum also show that Moritz Kwarteng, Agon Elezi and Aliou Baldé also left the club, which Riemann's upcoming change in a larger context.

restructuring in the squad

VfL Bochum is actively looking for new players despite the departures. Managing Director Ilja Kaenzig and coach Dieter Hecking have hired external scout Ingo Winter to find suitable reinforcements. So far there have been several cancellations, including Kevin Behrens from VfL Wolfsburg. As a financial strategy, rental businesses are generally preferred to improve the squad structure. This shows the proactive approach of the association, especially according to the departures found.

The transfer balance in the 2nd Bundesliga illustrates the dynamic market. Up to today's report, there were a total of 276 departures and 297 entrances in the current season, which signals significant shifts in the squad structure. The total transfer expenditure is 38.585 million euros, while the income is significantly higher at 83.970 million euros. The measure of the average income per club is 4.665 million euros.