Sophia Kleinhern: Change from Frankfurt to Wolfsburg perfect!

Sophia Kleinhern: Change from Frankfurt to Wolfsburg perfect!

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - The football world is excited because Sophia Kleinhernen moves from Eintracht Frankfurt to VfL Wolfsburg. The 25-year-old defensive player has used her exit clause and signs a contract that is valid until June 30, 2028. Loud MAZ Kleinherne continues to belong to the squad of the German national team under coach Christian Wück. Your participation in the European Championships in Switzerland, which takes place from July 2 to 27, 2025, will be announced next Thursday.

Kleinhernen is not only a valuable addition to the defense against Wolfsburg, but also brings extensive experience. In her career so far, she played 183 competitive games for the 1st FFC Frankfurt and Eintracht Frankfurt, including 13 Champions League games. "I can identify with the demands of VfL Wolfsburg," said Kleinherne, which appreciates the club for its ambitions in league, trophy and champions League, reports ndr .

Personnel changes at Eintracht Frankfurt

The change of small theater is part of a major change at Eintracht Frankfurt, which includes several departures from regulars. Goalkeeper Stina Johannes also switches to VfL Wolfsburg. Barbara Dunst goes to FC Bayern Munich and Carlotta Wamser joins Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, captain Tanja Pawollek leaves the club to switch to promoted 1. FC Union Berlin, like MAZ reports.

The departures at Frankfurt are in the context of a largely reserved transfer market in the women's Bundesliga. Despite the 31 transfer movements made this winter, the numbers decreased compared to previous years when 59 transfers took place in the same time. The reasons for this are diverse, including the increase in the league and a current TV contract that runs by the end of the 2026/27 season. This contract brings around 388,000 euros annually to the 12 participating associations, which ensures an increase in salary levels, such as Sportschau emphasized.

Wolfsburg's future prospects

For VfL Wolfsburg, the access of Kleinhernen is a strategic step to further underpin their ambitions in the Bundesliga and at European level. Ralf Kellermann, director of women's football, expresses his joy over the transfer and emphasizes small -scale international experience and skill, which will be of great importance for the team.

The Bundesliga is looking forward to the next steps in this transfer window, as well -known clubs like Wolfsburg want to make sure that they can compete at the head of the league and in the Champions League. Whether Kleinhernen and their new teammates can celebrate success in the coming season will show the time.