Sportchef Thomas Kessler has informed Dominique Heintz, a 32-year-old German centre-back, that his expiring contract will not be extended. It is not yet known what will happen next for Heintz, who has a current Transfermarkt market value of €700k. He has made 8 appearances in the Bundesliga during the 2025/2026 season and has previously earned 8 caps for the Germany U21 team.