Hearts transfer Michael Steinwender to Bochum after one season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Hearts have sold defender Michael Steinwender to Bochum for an undisclosed fee following his season at Tynecastle. The 26-year-old Austrian joined Hearts from Varnamo and made 47 appearances for the club, scoring twice. His contract with Bochum extends until summer 2029. Steinwender expressed excitement about joining Bochum, who pursued him actively.
- •Steinwender joins Bochum after one season with Hearts.
- •He made 47 appearances, starting 34 matches last season.
- •Steinwender's contract with Bochum runs until summer 2029.
- •Bochum aims to bolster its defense with this signing.
- •Hearts signed Steinwender from Varnamo in January 2025.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Hearts sell Steinwender to Bochum after season at Tynecastle
"Hearts have sold defender Michael Steinwender to German second-tier club Bochum for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old Austrian had signed until summer 2028 when Hearts bought him from Varnamo in January last year after he had spent half a season in the Swedish top flight. Now he exits Tynecastle after making 47 appearances for the Scottish Premiership club, scoring twice, 34 of them last season, all but 13 of them as starts.
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