Wouter Burger extends contract with TSG Hoffenheim through long-term deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
TSG Hoffenheim has extended Wouter Burger's contract ahead of schedule, ensuring his stay in Sinsheim. The Dutch midfielder, who joined from Stoke City in the summer of 2025, has been a key player for the team, contributing five goals and nine assists across 32 appearances last season. Sporting director Andreas Schicker emphasized Burger's leadership qualities and importance to the team, indicating that his extension reflects the club's appeal to ambitious talent. Burger's ongoing development represents a positive direction for Hoffenheim as several players have committed to the club this calendar year.
- •Burger is the ninth player from the Hoffenheim squad to sign a contract extension this year.
- •He joined Hoffenheim from Stoke City in summer 2025.
- •Burger recorded five goals and nine assists in the previous season.
- •Andreas Schicker cited Burger's physicality and game understanding as key attributes.
- •The contract aims to signal the club's growing appeal to players.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Wouter Burger extends TSG Hoffenheim contract
"TSG Hoffenheim has extended Wouter Burger's contract ahead of schedule, tying him down to a long-term deal in Sinsheim.The Dutch star is now the ninth professional from the current squad to commit to ...
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