Ihorst celebrates comeback at VfL Osnabrück – promotion ambitions are increasing!
1. FC Schweinfurt 05 is strengthening with Uche Obiogumu, while VfL Osnabrück presents returnee Luc Ihorst.

Ihorst celebrates comeback at VfL Osnabrück – promotion ambitions are increasing!
In football, the transfer market is very busy! On June 19, 2025, VfL Osnabrück announced that Luc Ihorst was moving back to the club after relegation with SpVgg Unterhaching. It is a further step for VfL, which is already presenting its seventh external newcomer in this transfer period transfermarkt.de reported. Ihorst, who scored 13 goals in 29 games last season, spoke positively about his time at VfL and the discussions with coaches Joe Enochs and Timo Schultz. His return should put a smile on some fans' faces!
Another hot topic in the transfer market is the move of David Otto. The 26-year-old is moving from relegated SV Sandhausen to Viktoria Köln and will be the ninth new signing there. In 39 games last season, Otto scored seven goals and added six more, which, according to sporting director Stephan Küsters, makes him a valuable reinforcement for Cologne.
Promotions and loans in focus
The loan of Uche Obiogumu from 1. FC Nürnberg to third division newcomer 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 is also causing excitement. Obiogumu previously extended his contract in Nuremberg and shone in the Bavarian Regional League with 11 goals and 7 assists in 24 games. Sports director Joti Chatzialexiou emphasizes the player's positive development and speaks of valuable support during his time in Schweinfurt. This makes Obiogumu the seventh newcomer to the promoted team.
VfL Osnabrück has recently had mixed results in the 3rd league football landscape. On May 2, 2025, the game against Viktoria Köln in the stadium at Bremer Brücke ended with a 0-1 defeat against Alemannia Aachen. This game was the 36th matchday and how it ended news.de As can be seen, VfL is currently in 14th place in the table with 45 points. Viktoria Cologne, on the other hand, is in 6th place in the table with 53 points and is therefore showing a stronger trend.
The current table of the 3rd league
| Place | team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 62 |
| 2 | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 53 |
| 3 | FC Energie Cottbus | 41 |
| 4 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 59 |
| 5 | F.C. Hansa Rostock | 46 |
| 6 | Victoria Cologne | 53 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabruck | 45 |
The next games promise excitement and fans can hope for an exciting season. Third league games can be watched live on MagentaSport, ARD, Sky and DAZN, which is a great offer for fans!