VfL Bochum lets Mathis Clairicia go to Sochaux. The striker moves to France, after being on loan at FC Alverca in the second half of the season.

What happened?

Mathis Clairicia only played nine games for VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga. The 21-year-old is now moving to Sochaux on a permanent basis.

Why it matters

VfL Bochum is currently 9th in the 2. Bundesliga with 44 points. The team has won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 games.

What comes next?

VfL Bochum will try to improve in the new season. The team has already made some changes to the squad.

DateEvent
29.06.2026Mathis Clairicia moves to Sochaux
2026-05-17Karlsruher SC - VfL Bochum 1:2

VfL Bochum has scored 49 goals and conceded 47 this season. The team has a positive goal difference of +2. VfL Bochum is 26 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04