VfL Bochum signs defender Michael Steinwender from Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

VfL Bochum signs defender Michael Steinwender from Hearts

Summary

VfL Bochum has confirmed the acquisition of Michael Steinwender from Hearts of Midlothian. The 26-year-old Austrian defender joins the 2. Bundesliga club on a contract running until June 30, 2029. Steinwender is Bochum's sixth signing of the summer and will wear the number 15 jersey. The details of the transfer fee have not been disclosed. Last season, he played a key role for Hearts as they contended for the Scottish Premiership title.

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Key Details

•Michael Steinwender signs a contract with VfL Bochum until June 30, 2029.
•Bochum makes Steinwender their sixth summer signing.
•The transfer fee for the defender remains undisclosed.
•Steinwender previously played for Scottish Premiership side Hearts.
•He wore the number 15 jersey in his last season with Hearts.

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2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Official: VfL Bochum snap up Hearts defender Michael Steinwender

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VfL Bochum have officially confirmed the signing of Michael Steinwender as their sixth incoming transfer of the summer.The 26-year-old joins the second division Rhurpott club from Scottish Premiership...
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