{"id":397,"date":"2026-06-03T18:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportprocess.co.uk\/?p=397"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:31:33","slug":"im-leaving-and-i-promise-never-to-return-tsg-hoffenheim-top-player-patrick-wimmer-just-announced-his-departure-from-tsg-hoffenheim-to-brighton-hove-albion-due-to-the-pressure-from-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportprocess.co.uk\/?p=397","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;M Leaving and i promise never to return: TSG Hoffenheim top player Patrick Wimmer just announced his departure from TSG Hoffenheim to Brighton &#038; Hove Albion due to the pressure from&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"e194fd6b4de42b4223d4d3c7945e8263\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inpage\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls hbagency_space_107374\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>TSG Hoffenheim have officially confirmed the signing of Patrick Wimmer who has joined the club from VfL Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old, who will be representing Austria at the World Cup in the coming weeks, has signed a long-term contract in Kraichgau.<\/p>\n<p>Wimmer thus provides head coach Christian Ilzer with another strong and versatile option for his attacking play in the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatrick\u2019s profile makes him versatile in attack, and he has already proven his qualities in the Bundesliga,&#8221; said TSG sporting director Paul Pajduch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis intense playing style and tackling ability make him an excellent fit for our style of play here at TSG Hoffenheim<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After VfL Wolfsburg\u2019s relegation, Patrick received numerous offers from both domestic and international clubs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are therefore all the more delighted that we were able to bring him on board for our TSG journey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are convinced that he will not only strengthen our team but will also be able to take further steps in his own development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a02026 World Cup\u00a0field is officially set. 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