Paderborn signs Deniz Zeitler on loan from Hoffenheim
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Paderborn has secured a one-year loan deal for Deniz Zeitler from Hoffenheim, as confirmed by Sky Germany. The 19-year-old forward, who scored 15 goals with Hoffenheim II in the 3. Liga, will strengthen Paderborn's squad following their promotion to the Bundesliga. The loan comes without a purchase option, with an initial fee of €750,000 that could increase to €1 million based on performance. Zeitler aims to gain valuable Bundesliga experience during his time at Paderborn.
- •Deniz Zeitler joins Paderborn on a one-year loan from Hoffenheim.
- •Paderborn is newly promoted to the Bundesliga.
- •Zeitler scored 15 goals for Hoffenheim II in the 3. Liga.
- •The loan fee is reportedly €750,000, potentially rising to €1 million.
- •No purchase option is included in the loan agreement.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Paderborn secure loan deal for Hoffenheim attacker Deniz Zeitler (19)
- 10:54 AMYahoo Sports — Paderborn secure services of Hoffenheim youngster
"Sky Germany reporters Florian Plettenberg and Dennis Bayer report that SC Paderborn are set to complete the signing of highly-rated TSG Hoffenheim attacking prospect Deniz Zeitler. The newly-promoted ...
"According to Sky Germany, Deniz Zeitler’s move to Paderborn is a done deal. The 19-year-old will join the newly promoted Bundesliga side on a one-year loan without a purchase option. The loan fee is...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:35 AMPaderborn secure loan deal for Hoffenheim attacker Deniz Zeitler (19)
Sky Germany reporters Florian Plettenberg and Dennis Bayer report that SC Paderborn are set to complete the signing of highly-rated TSG Hoffenheim attacking prospect Deniz Zeitler. The newly-promoted ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:54 AMPaderborn secure services of Hoffenheim youngster
According to Sky Germany, Deniz Zeitler’s move to Paderborn is a done deal. The 19-year-old will join the newly promoted Bundesliga side on a one-year loan without a purchase option. The loan fee is...
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