While certain players, such as Leroy Sané or Eric Dier, have already secured their next destination for the upcoming season and will not be available as free agents on July 1st, several other players from the Bundesliga are currently searching for their next challenge in the football world:
Bayern Munich
Thomas Müller: The long-serving Bayern player represents a unique situation. His contract was scheduled to end on July 1st, but due to Bayern`s continued participation in the Club World Cup, his deal has been prolonged until the tournament concludes. Müller`s immediate future remains uncertain; he has openly discussed the possibility of retirement, although he still participates in competitive football regularly. There`s also potential interest from MLS clubs like LAFC and Cincinnati, hinting at a possible move to the USA after the Club World Cup.
Borussia Dortmund
Marcel Lotka: The goalkeeper debuted in the Bundesliga for Hertha BSC Berlin during the 2021/22 season, making 10 appearances. BVB subsequently signed him to be their primary goalkeeper for the second team, competing in the 3. Liga. Lotka has not yet played for Dortmund`s senior squad, making his continued presence in Germany beyond this summer a point of speculation.
FC Augsburg
Robert Gumny and Fredrik Jensen: FC Augsburg is set to lose two players who were once considered promising prospects. Robert Gumny joined in 2020 and accumulated 106 appearances for the Bavarian club, while Fredrik Jensen arrived earlier in 2018, playing 111 games. Both players struggled to establish themselves as consistent starters in Augsburg`s lineup. The club appears to be focusing on rejuvenating its squad with younger talent, leading to both Gumny and Jensen becoming free agents on July 1st.
Union Berlin
Jérôme Roussillon: The former Wolfsburg left-back attempted to find success in Germany`s capital but ultimately it didn`t fully work out. The French player, who represents Guadeloupe internationally, played 56 matches for Union Berlin after joining them in 2022. Although rumors suggest a potential return to France, as of now, Roussillon`s contract expires on July 1st, making him a free agent.
VfL Wolfsburg
Wout Białek and Kevin Behrens: Białek joined Wolfsburg hailed as one of Poland`s top young striker talents, while Behrens arrived as a German national team player hoping for a memorable final chapter of his career in Niedersachsen. However, neither player managed to achieve significant success at Wolfsburg. This was largely due to the existing depth in the attacking department, with players like Jonas Wind, Lukas Nmecha, and Mohamed Amoura often ahead in the pecking order last season. Consistent starting opportunities were scarce for Białek and Behrens, and their time with the Volkswagen-backed club has now come to an end.
FC St. Pauli
Johannes Eggestein and Carlo Boukhalfa: Johannes Eggestein fits the profile of a “forever talent,” showing considerable potential early on but not quite reaching those heights consistently. Nonetheless, both he and Carlo Boukhalfa were regular components of the St. Pauli squad, featuring in 29 and 27 games respectively last season. If they decide to remain in Germany, they will likely find potential suitors. Currently, both are set to become free agents on July 1st.
TSG Hoffenheim
Diadié Samassékou: Signed from Salzburg in 2019, Diadié Samassékou was viewed as one of Hoffenheim`s most promising acquisitions, with a high market value and transfer fee pointing towards a bright future. After spending six years at Hoffenheim, which included several loan periods, the Mali international`s tenure in Sinsheim has regrettably concluded. He is now seeking a new challenge to perhaps get closer to the promising career path once envisioned for him.
