Gabriel Vidovic are having a third attempt in the top flight of German football: after spells at his youth club Bayern Munich and Mainz, he is now joining promoted side SC Paderborn, according to Croatian media reports.
The bitterest day in the club's history left its mark on the door to the visitors' changing room, with a deep crack visible in the glass. Coach Hecking caused a stir after the relegation drama.
What lies ahead for Alexander Nübel after the upcoming World Cup? Bayern Munich could soon enjoy a sizeable financial windfall, and the Germany goalkeeper might even emerge as a key bargaining chip.
Despite a stronger squad and a sold-out stadium, VfL Wolfsburg are still no closer to safety, edging a step closer to a potentially disastrous relegation to the 2. Bundesliga.