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Hennes Behrens aims for starting role at Augsburg in 2026 Bundesliga season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Hennes Behrens aims for starting role at Augsburg in 2026 Bundesliga season

Summary

Hennes Behrens is poised to take an immediate starting position at Augsburg after the sale of Dimitrios Giannoulis to PAOK for €4.25 million. Behrens joined from Hoffenheim for about €3.5 million and previously played on loan at Heidenheim, where he recorded one goal and two assists in 16 Bundesliga matches. Augsburg's head coach Manuel Baum plans to utilize Behrens as the first-choice left wing-back in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Behrens expressed confidence about his development at Augsburg, viewing it as an ideal environment to become a regular starter after his experience in the Bundesliga.

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Status Watch

•Dimitrios Giannoulis sold to PAOK, opening a starting spot for Behrens.
•Behrens scored his first goal for Augsburg in a recent friendly.
•He finished last season with Heidenheim, highlighting his Bundesliga experience.
•Baum expects Behrens to energize the squad in the upcoming matches.
•Augsburg currently evaluates further additions for the left flank.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rising German talent Hennes Behrens (21) targets breakthrough Bundesliga season at Augsburg

What they're saying

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Hennes Behrens appears set to assume an immediate starting role at Augsburg following Dimitrios Giannoulis’ return to PAOK. The Bundesliga club have officially sold Giannoulis in an unusual deal wor...
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