Overview
- The 30-year-old signed a year-early extension, with his previous contract due to run until 2028.
- He has missed this season after a knee injury with meniscus involvement suffered on the 33rd matchday at Bayern.
- He returned to the pitch this week for individual ball exercises, with the earliest match comeback expected after the upcoming international break.
- Sporting director Rouven Schröder praised his rise to a leadership role, noting his captaincy and status as a Germany international.
- Since arriving from Heidenheim in 2024 for a reported €7 million, he has recorded 16 goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances, and the team is currently 16th in the league.