Hoffenheim loses Muhammed Damar to Wolfsburg
TSG Hoffenheim must say goodbye to an important player. The 22-year-old offensive midfielder Muhammed Damar is moving to VfL Wolfsburg and signing a contract until 2031. Damar joined Hoffenheim from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022 and made 15 Bundesliga appearances and one in the DFB Cup last season. The TSG finished the 2025 season in 5th place with 61 points (18W-7D-9L) and a goal difference of 65:52.
What does the departure mean for Hoffenheim?
The loss of Damar is a blow to TSG. The Berlin native was a key player in midfield and made his breakthrough with nine goals and six assists for SV Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga. Last season, Hoffenheim had a weak phase with three consecutive defeats, including a 0:4 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 16, 2026. The TSG must now strengthen its midfield.
Why did Damar move to Wolfsburg?
Damar chose VfL Wolfsburg because he was convinced by the talks with the management and the coach. 'The plan presented to me here, the professional framework and the way the coaching team works convinced me,' said Damar. At the Wolves, he is expected to strengthen the midfield and provide new impulses.
What's next for Hoffenheim?
The TSG faces the task of finding a replacement for Damar. With only 28 points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, Hoffenheim wants to compete for international spots again next season. Finding a new midfielder will be one of the most important tasks in the transfer window.
