Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
4h ago

Bochum Tie Striker Philipp Hofmann to 2028 in Bid for Stability

The club presents the vice-captain as a fully recovered leader expected to steady a relegation fight.

Läuft auch künftig in Blau auf: Bochums Philipp Hofmann
Fußballprofi Philipp Hofmann vom VfL Bochum trägt einen Ball.
Image
Bochums Sturm-Kante Philipp Hofmann (32) hat seinen Vertrag beim VfL bis 2028 verlängert.

Overview

  • VfL Bochum announced on October 13 that Philipp Hofmann, 32, has signed a new contract through June 2028 with the team currently second-bottom in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • CEO Ilja Kaenzig emphasized Hofmann’s status as vice-captain and players’ council member, noting his full return after a life-threatening lung collapse last season.
  • BILD reported the extension is tied to near-term goals of securing league survival this season and targeting a Bundesliga return over the following two years.
  • Coverage highlights criticism over Hofmann’s representation by agency ROOF due to its reported links to economic council member Tobias Sander, with no formal wrongdoing alleged.
  • Sportschau also reported a separate setback for the club as defender Kevin Vogt underwent minor knee surgery, with no timeline provided for his return.