Wind and rain at the Olympiastadion? Tolga Ciğerci can still remember it well. But even the bad weather can’t extinguish the positive anticipation ahead of his return to Hertha BSC. “It is nice to be back. I didn’t have to think too long because I had a good time here in the past,” said our new signing. Since leaving Berlin in 2016, almost seven years ago, a lot has changed for him in the fast-moving world of football, but the connection between Hertha’s new number 6 and the ‘Old Lady’ has stayed the test of time. “Obviously I have always followed Hertha closely. I would like to help the team with my performances and experience both on and off the pitch.” In his first interview after rejoining the club, Ciğerci spoke to herthabsc.com about his decision to return to Berlin, important values to him and his personal objectives.

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FSV fans got a glimpse of the new home shirt from supplier Kappa on the final matchday of the season against Eintracht Frankfurt and some lucky fans managed to get their hands on this limited-edition version of the jersey, which adorned a message of peace. All supporters, however, now have the chance to pre-order the home shirt, which is made from recycled polyester and is emblazoned with the logo of our new main sponsor, KÖMMERLING.

A VfB delegation led by Rouven Kasper, head of marketing and sales, travelled to Japan to cultivate VfB Stuttgart’s close ties with Japanese football and to further expand the club’s local network.

Other items on the evening’s programme included talks with captain Christopher Trimmel and new signing Jamie Leweling, as well as, coach Urs Fischer and Managing Director for Professional Football Oliver Ruhnert, who provided a change of pace on stage between the various menu courses and gave an insight into current sporting events. Highlights from the past 2021/22 season were played and in a special showroom, partners and sponsors were given an exclusive preview of the Eisernen’s new home kit.

The Spaniard has started all of the eight matches Chelsea have played under Potter and is currently keeping Mendy – who was on the bench on Saturday – out of the starting line-up.

There were no slip-ups from BVB’s challengers either. 1. FC Cologne, who are still to face relegated Hilden, beat Leverkusen 2-1 in the derby and Schalke 04, who will visit Borussia Mönchengladbach on the final matchday, ran out 3-0 winners against RW Oberhausen. “We now have a normal week of preparation and want to take the final step in Leverkusen,” explained coach Mike Tullberg.

Niclas Füllkrug started for the Germany national side for the first time on Saturday evening (25/3) in their 2-0 win against Peru and impressed. The 30-year-old set Germany up for a win with a brace in the first half. “I get plenty of chances in the box and the ball is played into good areas. I’m pleased that we were able to win comfortably,” said Füllkrug after the match.