Kevin Vogt returns: from 1. FC Union to his VfL Bochum!

Kevin Vogt returns: from 1. FC Union to his VfL Bochum!

Berlin, Deutschland - Kevin Vogt, the experienced central defender, leaves 1. FC Union Berlin and returns to VfL Bochum. This decision was announced on Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old, who already played for Bochum from 2004 to 2012, signed a contract until summer 2027. His change comes as a surprise because he originally had a contract in Berlin that was valid until at least 2026. No details about the transfer fee between the two clubs were published.

Vogts Return to Bochum had already been indicated in the past few months. After a change of coach to Steffen Baumgart and health problems, including knee-up badly, he lost his regular place in the Union defensive. At the end of the season in Augsburg, he was not taken to keep a squad square. His position in the defense has now been taken over by Leopold Querfeld.

Important time at Union Berlin

Kevin Vogt switched to the Iron in January 2024 and was only 48 hours after moving in the starting XI against SC Freiburg. With over 300 Bundesliga games, he conducted the defense and decisively helped to secure the relegation in the past season. In the first half of the season, Vogt was an indispensable part of the Union defense and also scored his first goal in the 2-1 home win against Borussia Dortmund. He had a total of 36 missions for the 1. FC Union Berlin.

Vogt was positive about his time at Union and was pleased with the return to his youth and home team, VfL Bochum. Horst Heldt, Managing Director Professional Ball Men of the 1st FC Union Berlin, praised Vogt's professionalism and experience and wished him all the best for the future.

Return to Bochum not only means a return to his roots, but also the opportunity to continue his career at the club that has relegated to the Bundesliga. It remains to be seen how this return will affect its performance.

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