FSV Mainz 05 have opened negotiations to turn Stefan Posch’s loan spell into a permanent transfer, though his parent club Como 1907 hold the upper hand with a long-term contract.
St. Pauli captain Jackson Irvine has vowed to stay with the club despite their relegation from the Bundesliga. The Australian midfielder confirmed he will honour his contract after a heartbreaking 3-1 defeat to Wolfsburg.
1. FC Heidenheim have been relegated from the Bundesliga following a 2-0 defeat to Mainz, ending their three-year stay in Germany’s top flight as manager Frank Schmidt accepts responsibility.
Borussia Dortmund concluded their Bundesliga season with a 2-0 victory away to Werder Bremen, courtesy of second-half strikes from Serhou Guirassy and Yan Couto.
Sander Tangvik produced a man-of-the-match display on his surprise Bundesliga debut to help Hamburger SV hold Bayer Leverkusen to a draw on the final day.
VfB Stuttgart have secured qualification for next season’s Champions League after a tense 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite throwing away a two-goal advantage.
VfL Wolfsburg claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over FC St. Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion to secure their place in the Bundesliga relegation playoff, condemning the Hamburg side to automatic demotion.
RB Leipzig manager Ole Werner has praised David Raum and Christoph Baumgartner for embracing leadership roles. The pair have become key figures during a season of transition for the German club.
German football legend Lothar Matthäus has called on Bayern Munich to maintain their aggressive, front-footed tactics next season despite their semi-final elimination from the Champions League.