Austrian international Patrick Wimmer joins Hoffenheim on five-year deal

Austrian international Patrick Wimmer is moving to TSG Hoffenheim from VfL Wolfsburg, the German Bundesliga club announced.

The 25-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract with Hoffenheim, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031. Wimmer departs from Wolfsburg, who were recently relegated from the Bundesliga, after four years. He joins a Hoffenheim side that participated in the Europa League last season.

According to media reports, the transfer fee for the Austrian international, who has 30 caps for his country, is approximately 10 million euros. Wimmer is set to reunite with several compatriots at Hoffenheim, including coach Christian Ilzer, fellow player Alexander Prass, and sports management officials Andreas Schicker and Paul Pajduch.

Wimmer expressed his excitement about working under Ilzer again, having previously broken through as a professional under him at Wiener Austria. "I am very happy to be able to work with him again in Hoffenheim," Wimmer stated. He also thanked Schicker and Pajduch for their convincing conversations.

TSG's sporting director, Paul Pajduch, welcomed the signing, highlighting Wimmer's offensive versatility and proven Bundesliga qualities. Wimmer has recorded 16 goals and 23 assists in 125 appearances in Germany's top flight. His former club, Wolfsburg, was relegated after nearly 30 years in the Bundesliga, a fate they experienced without the injured Wimmer in the decisive relegation playoff.

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I am very happy to be able to work with him again in Hoffenheim.