Overview
- FC Augsburg confirmed Manuel Baum as head coach through season’s end, with the club prioritizing stability after signs of improved defensive form.
- At Hamburger SV, loanee Daniel Peretz has declined first‑team training as he pushes for a move reportedly to Southampton, with any exit contingent on a replacement following sport chief Stefan Kuntz’s resignation for family reasons.
- New Dynamo Dresden sporting director Sören Gonther publicly reinforced coach Thomas Stamm and added four players on short‑term loans, with a goalkeeper signing targeted after Lennart Grill’s injury.
- Schalke 04 resumed as second‑tier leaders under Miron Muslic, maintaining a measured transfer approach as chairman Matthias Tillmann said there is no immediate financial imperative to win promotion.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach restructured its academy staff during the break, bringing back ex‑international Christian Ziege to bolster youth development.