Bild reports on the potential return of 32-year-old German-Brazilian midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt to Cottbus. Following his exclusion from the Werder Bremen squad for two consecutive matches, there are rumors about a potential return to Cottbus for Leonardo Bittencourt, leading to questions about whether he might depart during the winter. In the current 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Bittencourt has made 8 appearances without scoring a goal or providing an assist. His contract with Werder Bremen is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt. He has been capped 20 times for the Germany U21 team, scoring 3 goals.