Transfer Ticker Hildesheim: Newroz facing upheaval, Ochtersum adds reinforcements

In the Hildesheim football district, the summer transfer window is picking up speed early. Between confirmed transfers, returnees, and unresolved personnel matters, one thing is clear: Several clubs are already undergoing major changes—partly in response to promotions and relegations, partly because key players are seeking new challenges or squads are being rejuvenated.

This is particularly evident at Landesliga relegated side SV Newroz Hildesheim and VfR Germania Ochtersum. While Newroz is facing a significant personnel shakeup, Ochtersum has already introduced its first four new signings after relegation. At the same time, numerous other clubs in the region are working on their squads for the coming season.

Newroz facing major upheaval, Ochtersum begins rebuilding

At SV Newroz Hildesheim, much points to a comprehensive personnel overhaul. A move to SV Bavenstedt is being discussed for Ibo Houban. Luis Hein is also being linked with MTV Wolfenbüttel. Asad Dlakic and Arda Özdemir are said to have offers from the Hanover area. The future of Moritz Gollmer, Alban Shabani, Kamil Jermakowicz, and Domenik Wolter is also unclear. Several players are apparently considering a temporary break from football—a scenario that presents Newroz with the challenge of not only compensating for departures but also stabilizing the squad depth anew.

The situation with Leo Braun, on the other hand, is not clear: The goalkeeper has been mentioned in various transfer scenarios in the past, while recently there have been indications from the club that Braun was only just included in Newroz's plans. For Newroz, this is symbolic of this summer: Between confirmed personnel decisions and circulating options, it remains open for many positions which players will actually be part of the core for the new season.

VfR Germania Ochtersum has already visibly switched to restart mode after relegation from the Landesliga and presented four new signings. Tim Friedrich, a familiar face, returns: The attacking player played for VfR from 2005 to 2020 and brings regional experience from stints at Bavenstedt and VfV Borussia 06 Hildesheim. In addition, Lenni Rautenberg, who most recently played for the Schleswig-Holstein league club TuS Nortorf and is moving to Hildesheim for his studies, joins the team. From their own youth ranks, goalkeeper Julius Nipp and Dave Pillukat are also moving up to the first men's squad. The mix is striking: Ochtersum is relying on both identification (returnees) and development (homegrown talents)—a classic approach to quickly regain stability and competition in the squad after relegation.

VfV plans for the Oberliga and monitors the market

At VfV Borussia 06 Hildesheim, preparations for the upcoming Oberliga season are also in full swing. The focus is on Karsan Doski. A move to HSC Hannover is being discussed, but there is no official confirmation yet. For sporting planning, this uncertainty is crucial: Such personnel decisions determine whether a club needs to make adjustments in central positions—or whether the next step is more about targeted reinforcements rather than a major overhaul.

At the same time, VfV is exploring options for the summer. Batuhan Kavakli, who last played for SV Türk Gücü Hildesheim and previously gained experience at HSC Hannover, is mentioned as a possible new signing. There could also be changes in the goalkeeper position: After the departure of Ömer Güzel, another keeper is being sought. Güzel played 16 Oberliga matches and one Niedersachsen Cup appearance for MTV Wolfenbüttel last season—drawing attention with three saved penalties, among other things.

In parallel, VfV is pushing ahead with squad development in the youth sector. The U19 is being strengthened with Casper Wäldele, Thorben Guldbakke, Emil Rupprecht, and Can Özdemir. The club is thus not only focusing on short-term solutions in the men's sector but is visibly working on a foundation that is intended to feed players into the men's squad in the future—a factor that often determines continuity and squad costs in the Oberliga.

Many confirmed transfers in the region, Borsum relies on youth

Several clubs in the region have already made their first personnel decisions official. The transfer of Hassan Atas to SC Drispenstedt is confirmed. The attacking player leaves FC Concordia Hildesheim after just half a year and joins Drispenstedt.

SG Schellerten/Ottbergen/Oedelum is continuing to work on its squad after promotion and has signed Jerome Kelle (SV Bavenstedt II), Rozhvan Hashim Haji (SV RW Wohldenberg), and Timo Völlkopf (TuS Hoheneggelsen).

At MTV Almstedt, Marlon Berger returns after a football break. At the same time, after parting ways with Stephan Gluba—two matchdays before the end of the season—talks are underway about the coaching position. Holger Wesche and Tizian Sawalla are being considered as candidates.

VfL Borsum continues its path with young players. With Emil Helmke and Ansgar Koch, the Bezirksliga club presented the third and fourth new signings from the A-Youth of JFC Kaspel 09. In addition, Philip Boppel from the A-Youth of TSV Pattensen is mentioned as another name. Borsum thus remains true to its line: perspective players instead of short-term solutions—a strategy that rewards development but also requires patience when it comes to immediate results.

There is also movement at TuSpo Schliekum. Mario Agbodo comes from Bezirksliga champions SV BW Neuhof. The club also secured three players from FC Springe: Keven Barbosa Mata, Peter Bruno de Oliveira Barbosa, and Kosi Daniel Igweoji Arroyo.

At TuS Hasede, Alexander Gruhlke (from SSV Elze) and Tarek Tomaszkiewicz-Ayad (from SV RW Wohldenberg) are confirmed, with other names being discussed as possible reinforcements.

SSV Elze is pleased about the return of Karim Farid, who previously played for SV Türk Gücü Hildesheim and TSV Deinsen, among others.

SV Ambergau Bockenem has introduced Taylan Adigüzel as a new signing, who wants to make a comeback after a football break and was last active in the men's sector for SV Newroz Hildesheim.

There are also decisions in the coaching sector: At TSV Deinsen, Mensur Isufi will take over the position and succeed Sercan Zümrüt. In addition, Elbisjon Ahmetaj is joining TSV Warzen.

According to information from Sportnews Hildesheim, much points to the dissolution of FC Eintracht Ammensen. Accordingly, several players are said to have already reoriented themselves: Antonio Morawitz, Dustin Ertel, and Jawad Ashgari are mentioned as future players of TSV Föhrste.

At SV Freden, champions of the 1st Kreisklasse B, Lennart Grüne from TuSpo Lamspringe is expected to join.

The transfer market in the Hildesheim district is thus already in motion in many leagues before the official end of the season. The mix of early rebuilding, returnees, and consistent youth development is striking—while for several prominent personnel matters, it remains open whether the discussed options will actually result in transfers.