Particle.news

Hoffenheim Secure Long-Term Extension for Ozan Kabak

The renewal underscores the club’s trust after his year-long ACL recovery, reflecting his return as a back-line anchor.

Overview

  • TSG Hoffenheim announced a new long-term contract for center back Ozan Kabak and did not disclose the length of the deal.
  • Sporting director Andreas Schicker said Kabak picked Hoffenheim despite other offers and called him a central pillar of the team.
  • Kabak missed June 2024 to October 2025 with a torn ACL before reestablishing himself as a defensive stabilizer in the spring.
  • German outlet Kicker, as cited by Transfermarkt, reported a contract running to 2030 with a €25 million release clause starting in summer 2027.
  • The 26-year-old thanked Hoffenheim for support during his long layoff and aims to make Turkey’s World Cup squad after a recent playoff return.