Hannover 96 is working on a contract extension for captain Enzo Leopold, whose contract expires in the summer. Sporting director Ralf Becker told 'Neue Presse' that they are in good communication and have agreed to wait for the next games. Becker also said that while there are background talks with the management, he does not want players to be too occupied with future topics in the current situation. A contract extension for the 25-year-old is reportedly dependent on a potential promotion to the Bundesliga.

According to 'kicker', Enzo Leopold will only extend his expiring contract if 96 can achieve promotion this season. Enzo Leopold had stated in November that like every professional footballer, he has the goal of playing at the highest level at some point in his career. He specified that in Germany this means the Bundesliga and that he would like to play in it with 96.

Bild has reported on Enzo Leopold's decision to remain at Hannover 96 despite significant changes within the team. Enzo Leopold's contract with Hannover 96 is valid until the summer of 2026, and he has conveyed his intention to stay with the club for at least another year. He reportedly feels very comfortable at Hannover and is looking forward to the upcoming year with the team. Even though he has only one year left on his contract, he has chosen to stay with Hannover 96, demonstrating his commitment to the club amid a major team overhaul involving 14 new additions and the appointment of a new head coach, Christian Titz. Leopold also took on the role of captain in a test match against Randers FC.