In the second half of the 2025/26 season, Umut Tohumcu from TSG Hoffenheim was successfully loaned to Holstein Kiel and played a decisive role in ensuring that the Bundesliga relegated team confidently managed to stay in the league. However, the midfielder probably has no future in Kraichgau. However, according to information from RTL/ntv and sport.de, there is a chance of getting involved in the Bundesliga.
According to exclusive information from RTL/ntv and sport.de 1. FC Köln shows interest in Umut Tohumcu from TSG Hoffenheim. The central midfielder was loaned out to Holstein Kiel in the second half of the season and appeared there 13 times in the 2nd Bundesliga.
Tohumcu scored one goal and prepared two more goals. After the end of the loan in Kiel, Tohumcu would actually return to TSG Hoffenheim – but since the prospects there are manageable, Tohumcu could leave the Kraichgauer team – and move to the cathedral city. A decision has not yet been made.
1. FC Köln probably has some competitors
The DFB jewel signed a contract extension with TSG in February 2024, which ties him to the Europa League participant until the end of 2028. At the time, former managing director Alexander Rosen described the homegrown team as “another prime example of TSG’s approach to identifying young talents and developing them into professional football through their own academy”.
Effzeh is not alone in his interest in the Offenburg native, who has already played four times for the German U21 team under Antonio di Salvo. According to “kicker”, several clubs from Turkey have also inquired about Tohumcu. FC Turin from Serie A is also said to have thrown its hat into the ring.
In any case, the transfer poker for the youngster is open. According to information from RTL/ntv and sport.de but a decision has not yet been made.
