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Alexander Schwolow signs with Mainz after Champions League exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Alexander Schwolow signs with Mainz after Champions League exit

Summary

Alexander Schwolow joins Mainz after a single season with Heart of Midlothian F.C. The goalkeeper participated in the Champions League preliminary qualifiers but faced a disappointing exit as Sturm Graz advanced with a 6-0 aggregate win. Schwolow's time at Hearts was marked by missing the Scottish Premiership title as Celtic took the championship on the final day. He returns to Bundesliga under coach Urs Fischer, where he previously played at Union Berlin. Mainz's second choice goalkeeper Daniel Batz has departed to Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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By the Numbers

•Schwolow moves to Mainz after one season with Hearts.
•Hearts lost to Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifiers.
•Celtic clinched the Scottish Premiership title on the last day.
•Schwolow reunites with coach Urs Fischer at Mainz.
•Mainz's second choice goalkeeper Batz transferred to Gladbach.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Schwolow joins Mainz after Champions League exit with Hearts

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Alexander Schwolow returns to Bundesliga with a move to Mainz after a single season with Heart of Midlothian F.C. Per the agreements of the two clubs, Schwolow played the Champions League preliminary ...
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