VfL Bochum extend with Kleine-Bekel ahead of second St.Gallen loan stint

The five-time former Germany U-21 international has penned a new deal with Bochum before returning to Switzerland on loan.

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VfL Bochum 1848 and Colin Kleine-Bekel have extended their partnership by another year, the Ruhrpott side has announced. 

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at FC St. Gallen and scored one goal in 16 matches, has extended his contract with VfL until 2029. 

For the upcoming 2026-27 season, the centre-half will again play on loan for the reigning Swiss runners-up and cup winners. 

The former Dortmund U-19 vice-captain started his senior professional career with Holstein Kiel in the summer of 2022. 

Kleine-Bekel worked his way into Kiel's first team and even achieved Bundesliga promotion before moving to Bochum in May 2025.