VfL Bochum signs Babis Drakas from Borussia Dortmund on free transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
VfL Bochum has announced the signing of Babis Drakas from Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer. The 23-year-old winger previously played for Dortmund's U-23 team, scoring 6 goals and providing 10 assists last season in the Regionalliga West. Drakas has agreed to a contract that extends until June 30, 2029, and will wear the number 27 jersey at Bochum. Football director Simon Zoller highlighted Drakas's speed and potential for development, noting his experience at a senior level.
- •Drakas joins Bochum after playing for Borussia Dortmund's U-23 team.
- •He scored 6 goals and provided 10 assists last season.
- •The contract runs until June 30, 2029.
- •Bochum aims to enhance its flanks with Drakas's versatility.
- •He will wear the number 27 jersey at Bochum.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — VfL Bochum capture Dortmund U-23 attacker Babis Drakas
"VfL Bochum have officially announced the arrival of Babis Drakas who has joined on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund.Last season the 23-year-old played for BVB's reserve team in the Regionalliga ...
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