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Hoffenheim Sign 18-Year-Old Midfielder Luis Engelns From Paderborn

Hoffenheim frame the teenager as a long-term midfield prospect following Dennis Geiger's departure.

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.