Dion Ajvazi, a 22-year-old Albanian and German attacking midfielder, is leaving Hertha BSC to join regional league club Carl Zeiss Jena. Ajvazi had a professional contract with Hertha BSC valid until 2027 but had no chance of making an appearance. According to sporting director Benjamin Weber, Dion Ajvazi was a regular starter and a key player for Hertha BSC’s U23 team for the last two years. In the 2025/2026 season in the Regionalliga Northeast, he made 20 appearances, during which he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists. The former Albania U21 international has a current market value of €200k, according to Transfermarkt. Dion Ajvazi stated that he has played in Jena three times, is familiar with the stadium and the fans, and is looking forward to the passionate environment at FCC in the Regionalliga Nordost.