Overview

• Hoffenheim confirmed a season-long loan for the 27-year-old Hungarian international to Süper Lig side Kasimpasa SK for 2025–26.
• Sporting director Andreas Schicker explained that the club could not guarantee Szalai playing time given the depth in its centre-back roster.
• Since joining Hoffenheim from Fenerbahce in July 2023, Szalai has been loaned to SC Freiburg and Standard Liège for the past two half-seasons.
• Szalai made only sporadic appearances at Hoffenheim, prompting the club to use consecutive loans to maintain his match fitness and development.
• The defender will aim to reestablish himself in top-flight football in Turkey after limited opportunities in Germany and Belgium.