Overview

• Lirim Jashari, 19, has signed his first professional contract with VfL Bochum, committing to the club until 2028.
• Jashari is the third U19 player to secure a pro deal this season, joining Kacper Koscierski and Cajetan Lenz in the first-team setup.
• U21 goalkeeper Hugo Rölleke has also been promoted to the senior squad after the reserve team’s promotion to the Regionalliga.
• Sporting director Dirk Dufner emphasized Jashari’s development as a model for Bochum’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.
• Bochum’s youth-focused rebuild aims to create a sustainable foundation for success in the 2. Bundesliga, bolstered by the second team’s competitive opportunities in the Regionalliga.