Luca Herrmann is poised to make a return to Dynamo Dresden from SC Paderborn. Having departed Dresden a year prior, Herrmann found it challenging to secure a regular position at Paderborn, where he made only 19 brief appearances in the 2. Bundesliga. BILD reported that weeks ago, Dresden's coach Thomas Stamm had a phone conversation with Herrmann, which indicated the early stages of negotiations. The transfer appears to be advancing swiftly now, with Herrmann anticipated to participate in a test match against his former club SC Freiburg soon. The 26-year-old central midfielder was a significant contributor to Dynamo Dresden during his earlier tenure, playing in 53 matches and netting two goals. His return is set just a day before Dynamo Dresden's final pre-season match against Freiburg, where he will reconnect with several familiar faces. Herrmann initially joined Dresden in 2021 following their promotion and was part of the squad that tackled relegation challenges, forming a notable partnership with Niklas Hauptmann. The forthcoming match against Freiburg will not only act as a reunion for Herrmann but also underscore the strong ties between Dynamo's team and the Freiburg area, a connection highlighted by coach Thomas Stamm's influence.