Chemistry Leipzig: Four newcomers and the return of Philipp Wendt!

Chemistry Leipzig: Four newcomers and the return of Philipp Wendt!

Cottbus, Deutschland - BSG Chemie Leipzig did a good business on June 13, 2025 and committed four new players. Under these newcomers there is also a well -known face: defensive player Philipp Wendt returns home to Carl Zeiss Jena after a year. With a total of 160 competitive games for Chemistry Leipzig, he combines a long -term history that began in 2017 with his change from TSG Neustrelitz. In his time at the club, Wendt not only left a lasting impression in terms of sport, but also humanly. Last season, however, he only came to eleven missions at Jena.

But Wendt is not the only one who joins chemistry. The team is also strengthened by the new additions Florian Horenburg, Tom Eisfeld and Julius Hoffmann. Horenburg, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, changes from Viktoria Berlin and brings 20 regional league missions. Tom Eisfeld, a talented 18-year-old, has been promoted from his own U19 to the professional team. The 21-year-old Julius Hoffmann, who drew attention to the 1st FC Magdeburg II last season, scored six goals in 21 games and prepared four more. Despite his young years, Hoffmann has a lot of potential.

Wendt’s farewell and return

Philipp Wendt surprised the chemistry fans with his move to Jena last year. For him, the change was not easy both in terms of sport and human, and in his last days in chemistry he has often emphasized how important the strong “we feeling” was in the club. Wendt developed into a real leader and planned to say goodbye to his former teammates at the end of the season. Despite a red bane in the last game against Luckenwalde, he will support his team morally and continue to represent the colors chemistry Leipzig from the heart.

"I am looking forward to the new challenge and never want to lose sight of the chemistry fans," said Wendt, who works not only as a player but also as a personnel consultant. He emphasizes the valuable contact with the fans who have shaped him over the past few years.

offensive reinforcement for chemistry

In addition to the comeback from Wendt, Chemie Leipzig also added storm. With Stanley Ratifo, a Mozambican international, a returnee is also expected to the Alfred Kunze sports park. The 29-year-old comes from CFR Pforzheim, where he has scored 39 goals in 157 games in the past five years. Ratifo is enthusiastic and thanks for the appreciation that he is shown at the club.

The sporting direction of chemistry, represented by Hans Jerke, emphasizes the athletic skills of the player, which is intended to enliven the offensive of chemistry with his speed, flexibility and robustness. Ratifo will join his new team after the World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Guinea and is already looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

With these newcomers, BSG Chemie Leipzig not only brought an exciting mix of experience and talent into the team, but also laid the foundation stone to fight for higher goals in the coming season. The chemistry fans can be excited to see what the next games will bring.