Overview

• VfL Bochum confirmed that Gerrit Holtmann will not renew his contract, which expires on June 30, 2025.
• Holtmann, 30, played a key role in Bochum's 2021 promotion to the Bundesliga, contributing ten goal involvements that season.
• He scored Bochum's first home goal upon their Bundesliga return in 2021, later named 'Tor des Jahres 2021.'
• During his tenure, Holtmann made 115 appearances for Bochum, scoring 13 goals, and had loan spells at Antalyaspor and SV Darmstadt 98.
• Bochum's management expressed regret over his departure but acknowledged his decision to pursue a new challenge after the club's relegation.