Defense lawyer increasingly relegated
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VfL Bochum presented an old friend as a new addition. Defender Kevin Vogt comes back to the club with immediate effect from Union Berlin, where his professional career started. The 33-year-old receives a contract with the relegated league relegated until June 2027-he was bound to the Iron at least until 2026. Bochum says that both clubs agree to the amount of the transfer fee.
Bochum’s sports managing director Dirk Dufner said: “Kevin Vogt means an enormous quality of quality for our team. Over 400 games, nationally and internationally tested at the highest level, also variable in defense or in midfield-these are all parameters that make him a top transfer. Kevin will help us with his experience and technical skills. especially for him, the Bochum and VfL will be a special return for him. ”
Vogt explained: “It is something special to return to Bochum and VfL. For the medical check, I went through my old neighborhood, know every street there. Here at VfL I have seen a few long -time employees, and also hit my former teammate Andi Luthe at the office, it feels really good. Team to get to know.
Vogt, ninth newcomer in Bochum, has been trained at VfL since 2004 and played his first professional missions there. The right foot at FC Augsburg, 1. FC Köln, at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Werder Bremen and since January 2024, landed with Union. By far the most games played Vogt for the TSG (226). In the past season, the veteran also lost his regular place at the Köpenickers due to injury.
Heldt: Union Berlin wants to reduce squad
Union Berlin’s managing director of professional football Horst Heldt announced in a “kicker” interview to slim down the contingent. “We decided that the squad should get smaller. In addition, we want to rejuvenate the team,” said the manager and named the 38 -year -old and still “potted” captain Christopher Trimmel. So far, the iron has taken 18 million euros due to departures – Vogts does not include. The opposite is EUR 13 million for newcomers and fixed commitments.