Switch to SC Paderborn: Riemann with a new goalkeeper adventure!

Switch to SC Paderborn: Riemann with a new goalkeeper adventure!

The personnel manuel Riemann currently dominates the headlines around SC Paderborn 07. The experienced goalkeeper of VfL Bochum is about to switch to the East Westphalia. Before the winter break, coach Lukas Kwasniok had suffered considerable criticism of the achievements of his goalkeepers and described them as prone to errors. This led to a rethink within the club, which was looking for a stable solution for the position between the posts. Riemann, who has played 290 competitive games for VfL Bochum, should probably be planned as a regular keeper and thus end the goalkeeper debate in the team, as liga2-online.de reported.

The current season started for Paderborn with Pelle Boevink in goal, but Markus Schubert was appointed number one on the 10th matchday. The dissatisfaction with the goalkeeper performance was not new; In the past, Kwasniok said that valuable points were lost in particular by goalkeeper errors. This also meant that the Club Oliver Christensen was considered as a further possible new addition.

Riemann's problem at VfL Bochum

Manuel Riemann, now 36 years old, faces a final farewell to VfL Bochum. He was suspended in the team in May 2024 due to internal conflicts, but fought legally against this decision. After he was unable to train until mid -November 2024, he finally returned, but the situation in the club did not change. Riemann was planned in the squad as number three behind Patrick Drewes and Timo Horn, while in the goal it was continued to act with the experienced duo. According to media reports, Riemann could switch to Paderborn free of charge, which significantly simplifies the transfer because VfL Bochum would not demand a transfer. This would be a welcome solution for both Riemann and Paderborn, since SC Paderborn currently only ranks three points behind the promotion places in the table. According to Transfermarkt.de

In a sign of upheaval, SC Paderborn has already taken reactive measures, which is also evident in the team's departures and approaches. Another departure that affects the team is Moritz Kwarteng, who changes to Fortuna Düsseldorf on a loan. Agon Elezi and Aliou Baldé also leave the club towards HNK Gorina and Lausanne-Sport in the context of similar rental shops.

the transfer window and the view to the front

With the transfer period, which ends on February 3, 2025 for the 2nd Bundesliga, SC Paderborn is faced with a decisive phase. The association must ensure that it makes the right decisions to remain competitive in the second half of the season. Riemann could be a significant advantage for the team due to his experience and previous services.

The SC Paderborn is currently in eighth place in the table of the 2nd Bundesliga with 28 points. A transfer from Riemann could not only stabilize the performance of the team, but also lift morality, especially in one year in which the opportunities for advancement are within reach. The challenges are clear, but with real transfers Paderborn could take the crucial step to establish itself in the upper half of the table, as well as Bundesliga.com notes.