As the Bundesliga winter transfer window closes, clubs engage in last-minute deals shaped by injuries and financial changes, including notable signings and strategic loan moves.
Bundesliga clubs show diverging winter transfer strategies in 2026, with Frankfurt inactive, Gladbach actively reshaping, and Fortuna Düsseldorf investing in young talent.
This summary covers recent February 2026 transfer market activity involving German football clubs, including key player moves and club strategies in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.
As the Bundesliga winter transfer window closes, clubs engage in last-minute deals shaped by injuries and financial changes, including notable signings and strategic loan moves.
German striker Timo Werner leaves RB Leipzig to join San José Earthquakes in MLS on a landmark contract through 2028, with San José acquiring exclusive rights and planning his debut post-childbirth.
German football clubs have made strategic signings and loan terminations during the 2026 winter transfer window, affecting team compositions and player futures.
Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, FC Schalke, and Werder Bremen announce key transfers and plans amid injury and competitive challenges in German football.
Schalke’s signing of veteran striker Edin Dzeko energizes the squad, even as the club faces severe injury challenges affecting key players and strategies.
Bosnian striker Edin Džeko has arrived in Germany to join FC Schalke 04, with a medical and contract signing imminent as the club aims for promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Steffen Baumgart and Christian Mathenia have signed contract extensions with their Bundesliga clubs, ensuring leadership continuity and future coaching roles.
Bayern Munich reveals refined transfer targets including potential Harry Kane talks, Gladbach initiates squad and financial overhaul, and Schweinfurt's top scorer departs for South Korea.
Young players Jakob Korte and others are pursuing loan moves during the winter 2026 transfer window to secure essential playing time and foster career growth.
Werder Bremen brings in young striker Milosevic on loan while RB Leipzig hastens Yan Diomande's return from Africa Cup duty amid squad injury concerns.
Dynamo Dresden's transfer deadlock over Andi Hoti and Mainz 05's draw with Union Berlin deepen the relegation crisis for both teams in German football.
Sven Mislintat, Fortuna Düsseldorf's sports director, aims to secure VfB Stuttgart's Christopher Olivier despite Stuttgart's resistance and interest from Austrian clubs.
Borussia Mönchengladbach has allowed Tomas Cvancara to seek a new club after his loan ended, with coach Eugen Polanski supporting the striker's transfer efforts.
Major winter 2026 Bundesliga transfers include Mainz signing Silas from Stuttgart and HSV acquiring striker Damion Downs, while Werder Bremen's Bittencourt’s future remains undecided.
Bundesliga clubs Schalke, Stuttgart, Mainz, and Halle FC are actively maneuvering in the winter transfer window to strengthen squads amidst financial and tactical challenges.
Elye Wahi is close to a loan move to OGC Nizza, while Dynamo Dresden's Dominik Kother is expected to transfer amid interest from Austrian clubs, marking notable winter transfer activity involving German teams.
Borussia Dortmund will not sign new players during the 2026 winter transfer window, focusing on departures and loans instead, says sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
Hannover 96 welcome winger Noah Weißhaupt on loan from SC Freiburg as the club's new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke begins shaping the squad for the 2026 season.
As the 2026 winter transfer window opens, Bayern Munich focuses on contract extensions while FC Augsburg seeks striker reinforcements amid World Cup-driven player moves.
Bundesliga clubs and players maneuver strategic winter transfers amid World Cup pressures, with Jonas Meffert’s likely move to Holstein Kiel and key players seeking playtime to secure national team spots.
Eintracht Frankfurt is actively engaging in winter transfer deals, adding striker Younes Ebnoutalib and targeting Arnauld Kalimuendo to fortify their attack ahead of a key Bundesliga clash.
Eintracht Frankfurt is close to signing 2. Bundesliga top scorer Younes Ebnoutalib from SV Elversberg for €8 million with a contract until 2031 to address injuries and enhance their attacking options.
Thomas Müller transitions from Bayern Munich to Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS, making an immediate impact and outlining his future career considerations in 2025.
Lea Schüller is transferring from FC Bayern Munich to Manchester United to revive her playing career and national team prospects ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Eintracht Frankfurt struggles with defensive mistakes and scoring issues while managing a complex transfer situation involving striker Elye Wahi and new attacking recruits.
Mohamed El-Tayar will leave HSV Hamburg at the end of this season after a period marked by injury setbacks and recovery, prompting HSVH to seek replacements.
Werder Bremen seeks strong leadership players to address a team crisis and has surprisingly announced plans for winter transfers to strengthen the squad.