Bochum affirm contract extension for “immense issue” Hofmann

After their disastrous begin to the 2023/24 marketing campaign, VfL Bochum have performed their utmost to pump a little bit of confidence into lead striker Philipp Hofmann. An early contract extension for the 30-year-old was confirmed yesterday. 

Defeat within the opening DFB-Pokal Spherical and a disastrous 0-5 loss away at Stuttgart on the opening day of the season definitely do not bode nicely for VfL Bochum as they battle for survival of their third season again in Germany’s prime footballing flight. Of explicit concern, lead-striker Philipp Hofmann hasn’t regarded sharp up entrance. An early miss within the Stuttgart match grew to become a serious speaking level. Hofmann was subbed off on the break.

Regardless of his poor begin to the marketing campaign, Bochum sought to ship a powerful message of help for his or her striker yesterday with the announcement that the 30-year-old had prematurely prolonged his contract. Hofmann ultimately garnered 10 scorer factors in his first Bundesliga season final yr after equally beginning slowly. The executive tandem of Marc Lettau and Patrick Fabian have been readily available to concern optimistic feedback on the media roll-out.

“Hoffi obtained rolling a bit late final season after which was an immense think about our sport,” Fabian famous in a press launch accompanying the revealed pictures of Hofmann brandishing his specifically minted tricot, “We’re positive that would be the case once more this season. Philipp is a mentally robust participant. He comes from the [Ruhr] area and is aware of Ruhr soccer.”

Lettau added that it was Hofmann’s targets in shut video games that helped Bochum stay within the league final season. The participant himself promised that he would give all the pieces to serving to the membership keep the category this yr and particularly thanked the membership’s followers for his or her help. Hofmann’s new deal runs by 2026.

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