VfL Bochum releases Mathis Clairica and Ibrahim Sissoko. Both players are on the verge of leaving - and it's about more than just squad places.
What happened?
VfL Bochum has parted ways with two players who did not always convince in the past season. Mathis Clairica and Ibrahim Sissoko will leave the club.
Why is this important for VfL Bochum?
The decision to release Clairica and Sissoko shows that VfL Bochum is willing to make changes to strengthen itself for the future. The club currently stands 9th in the 2. Bundesliga, with 44 points from 34 games.
What comes next?
VfL Bochum will now look for new players to fill the gaps left by the departures of Clairica and Sissoko. The club has recently shown good form, with 3 wins in the last 5 games.
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | Karlsruher SC - VfL Bochum | 1-2 |
VfL Bochum has scored 49 goals and conceded 47 goals this season, resulting in a positive goal difference of +2. The club is 26 points behind league leader FC Schalke 04
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