Mainz 05 transfer news: signings and departures
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TransfersMainz 05 posts 2.98 million euro transfer surplus for summer 2026
Mainz 05 finishes the 2026 summer transfer window with a 2.98 million euro surplus, as 20 departures outnumbered four paid-for arrivals.
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TransfersMainz 05 transfers: Richter and Hong depart club
Marco Richter is training with Mainz 05 as a free agent after his contract was terminated, while Hyun-seok Hong joins FC Midtjylland on loan. The moves cap a busy transfer window for the Bundesliga club.
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TransfersMainz 05's Sano faces deadline day transfer decision
Mainz 05 must decide on a €30m offer for Kaishu Sano from a Premier League club as the German and English transfer windows close on Tuesday.
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TransfersHanche-Olsen leaves Mainz 05 for Chicago Fire
Norwegian defender Andreas Hanche-Olsen has left Mainz 05 after being omitted from the squad, signing with MLS side Chicago Fire on a contract running until 2027.
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TransfersMainz 05 loan Hyun-seok Hong to FC Midtjylland
South Korean midfielder Hyun-seok Hong leaves Mainz 05 on loan to FC Midtjylland until season's end, with a purchase option in the lower six-figure million range.
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TransfersMarco Richter leaves Mainz 05 after contract termination
Mainz 05 have terminated the contract of Marco Richter, allowing the 28-year-old to move outside the transfer window.
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TransfersPremier League club bids €30m for Mainz 05's Kaishu Sano
An unnamed Premier League club has submitted a €30m offer for Mainz 05's Japanese midfielder Kaishu Sano, creating a deadline-day dilemma for the Bundesliga side.
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TransfersKaishu Sano linked with surprise England move
Mainz 05's Japanese attacker Kaishu Sano is attracting unexpected transfer interest from England,
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TransfersMainz 05: Sano stays, Hanche-Olsen joins Chicago Fire
Mainz 05 retains key player Kaishu Sano, while defender Andreas Hanche-Olsen joins MLS side Chicago Fire for $2 million, signing a contract until 2031.
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TransfersMainz 05 keep Sano, six players face Deadline Day exit
Kaishu Sano stays at Mainz 05 after no club met the asking price, with six other players candidates to leave on Deadline Day,
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TransfersMainz 05's William Bøving joins 1. FC Nürnberg on loan
Mainz 05's 23-year-old Danish attacker William Bøving is set for a season-long loan to 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg for the 2026/27 campaign.
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TransfersMainz 05's William Böving joins 1. FC Nürnberg on loan
Mainz 05 forward William Böving has joined 1. FC Nürnberg on a straight loan deal without an option to buy.
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TransfersMainz 05 keep Kaishu Sano as transfer window closes
Mainz 05 have decided against transferring Kaishu Sano, who was linked with a move to England, and will keep the Japanese player for the new season.
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TransfersKleindienst: Decision for Leipzig after Missing Mainz
Tim Kleindienst, the captain of Borussia Dortmund, missed the 5:0 cup win against Mainz. Now the decision for his league start in Leipzig is set.
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TransfersPosch joins Mainz 05 from Como: „Has made us better directly“
Mainz 05 has signed Stefan Posch from Como's loan deal. The defender came for €4 million and has quickly integrated into the team, supporting Mainz 05 in the past.
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TransfersUrs Fischer plans with Kaishu Sano - Mainz 05 keeps pushing
Mainz 05 remains in transfer talks with Kaishu Sano. Coach Urs Fischer plans with the Japanese player as the team hopes for a resolution.
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TransfersRB Leipzig eye Mainz 05's Kaishu Sano - transfer only at lower fee
RB Leipzig are interested in Mainz 05's Kaishu Sano, but a transfer depends on a significantly lower fee. Current situation and implications for the club.
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TransfersTransfer Surprise for Mainz 05: Schmid and Grillitsch move to Italy
Mainz 05 loses two key players: Romano Schmid and Florian Grillitsch move to the Italian Serie A. Frosinone Calcio has officially announced the signing of the two midfielders.
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TransfersStefan Posch returns to FSV Mainz 05: €4 million transfer
FSV Mainz 05 closes €4 million transfer deal with Como for Stefan Posch. The 29-year-old Austrian will sign his contract after a successful medical check.
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TransfersMainz 05 eyeing David Odogu loan from AC Milan
Mainz 05 is reportedly interested in signing David Odogu on loan from AC Milan. The 21-year-old defender could bolster the Bundesliga side.
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TransfersMainz 05: Breakthrough in Posch Return Negotiations?
Mainz 05 and Como Calcio are close to agreeing on Stefan Posch's return. The defender may soon join permanently. Latest negotiations and details.
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TransfersMainz 05: New signings show bite and goals - Fischer pleased
Mainz 05: New signings Königsdörffer, Martel, Gruber and Ruoppi impress with goals and effort. Coach Urs Fischer is pleased.
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TransfersLiverpool eyes Mainz 05 star with €60 million transfer bid
Mainz 05 faces a potential mega‑exit as a top English club offers €60 million for its star forward - full details for supporters.
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TransfersMainz 05 loan Ersatztorwart Lasse Rieß to Fortuna Düsseldorf
Mainz 05 have extended goalkeeper Lasse Rieß's contract by one year and loaned him to Fortuna Düsseldorf for the 2026/27 season. The 24-year-old will gain match practice, as Mainz sit 10th in the Bundesliga with zero points after zero matches.
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TransfersMainz 05 brings goalkeeper Schwolow back to Bundesliga
Mainz 05 signs experienced goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow. The 34-year-old returns from Scotland to challenge Robin Zentner. League standing: 10th in Bundesliga, 40 pts, 10W-10D-14L.
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TransfersAlexander Schwolow returns: Mainz 05 signs Hearts goalkeeper
Alexander Schwolow returns to Germany after a year in Scotland and joins Mainz 05. The 34-year-old goalkeeper transfers from Heart of Midlothian FC to 1. FSV Mainz 05. The transfer will be completed on July 30, so he can still be available for his current employer's Champions League qualifying matches.
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TransfersMainz 05 land Bundesliga goalkeeper to replace Batz
Mainz 05 have signed an experienced Bundesliga goalkeeper to replace Daniel Batz. All the details on the new signing and why it could stabilize their 10th-place Bundesliga standing - exclusively here.
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TransfersNelson Weiper transfer rumors heat up at Mainz 05
Nelson Weiper's future at Mainz 05 is in doubt as transfer rumors swirl. Here's what's really happening with the club's young striker.
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TransfersTalented Defender Maxim Dal Leaves Mainz 05 for Greuther Fürth
Mainz 05's Maxim Dal, a U17 World and European champion, joins Greuther Fürth after 11 years. Transfer details and future plans revealed.
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TransfersEric Martel boosts Mainz 05 with summer transfer coup
Mainz 05 sign Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln. The 24‑year‑old defender impressed in a test match and is set to shore up the back line - a key move for the Bundesliga side.