Overview
- The club announced the Deadline Day move on Feb. 2, presenting the central midfielder as a developmental addition.
- Technical director Paul Pajduch said Engelns will take the next step in his development and gain minutes in the 3rd division before adjusting to Bundesliga level.
- Engelns has 17 2. Bundesliga appearances this season with one goal for Paderborn and four caps for Germany’s under-19s.
- The fee was not disclosed, with German outlets citing a valuation of about €4 million and noting his Paderborn contract ran to 2027.
- Coverage also notes he is the son of Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, and reports say Hoffenheim, currently third, are adding Yannick Eduardo and Oskas Hencke this window.