Carl Zeiss Jena under pressure: Who replaces Weinhauer in the storm?

Carl Zeiss Jena under pressure: Who replaces Weinhauer in the storm?

In the exciting world of football, 1st FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces significant changes. The association is looking for a replacement for its offensive service provider Erik Weinhauer , who makes a move to FC Erzgebirge Aue. Weinhauer, a talented player who has achieved 20 goal participations in the current season, will certainly leave a gap that needs to be filled. Despite Jena's impressive offensive, which is the best in the league, it was not enough for the climb. This challenge must now be mastered.

But who could be the next player in Jena's storm series? A hot topic is henry-jon crosthwaite from the BFC dynamo. The 22-year-old could come to the Thuringians free of charge in the summer. CROTHWAITE was only able to show three goal participations in 22 league games this season, but has the potential to be used in both wing positions and in the storm. Its flexibility could be of great benefit to the Jena.

contractual issues and possible departures

In addition to Weinhauer, # players such as Cemal Sezer, Elias Löder and Ted Tattermus are also on the brink. Their contracts also expire, which makes the rumor mill bubble. Together, these three players have participated in 28 goals in the current season, and it remains to be seen whether their contracts will be extended. The upcoming decisions could be crucial for the association, as you are planning a competitive offensive for the next season.

The transfer period in professional football is a dynamic matter, as is clear at an overview of the current trends in football. Statista emphasizes that the transfer sums vary widely and that only a few clubs are willing to spend three-digit million amounts for players. The teams in the Bundesliga, who had a remarkable transfer deficit in the 2024/2025 season, also feel these conditions.

FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are examples of clubs that have invested high sums in recent years, while the situation for clubs like Jena remains rather challenging.

With all of these developments, a lot of movement will come to the squad planning of FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the coming weeks. Those responsible must have a good hand to find the correct reinforcement and thus achieve the goals of the association.