According to 'Sky', TSG Hoffenheim is paying three million euros to SC Paderborn for Luis Engelns. In the coming summer, the Bundesliga club would have only needed to pay 1.5 million euros due to a release clause that would have become valid.

On Deadline Day, TSG Hoffenheim announced that 18-year-old Luis Engelns is joining the Bundesliga club with immediate effect. The club's website reported that TSG's Technical Director, Paul Pajduch, described Luis as a very exciting player with pronounced game intelligence and a strong presence in central midfield. Pajduch also stated that Engelns has already gained valuable experience in professional football despite his young age, and that he can now take the next step in his development, gain important playing time in the 3rd division, and get used to the level in the Bundesliga. Sebastian Lange, Managing Director Sport at SCP, said that Luis approached them with the desire to move to Hoffenheim, and that they complied, though they regret his departure.

Luis Engelns (18) is joining TSG Hoffenheim from SC Paderborn.

TSG Hoffenheim are reportedly near to signing German central midfielder Luis Engelns from SC Paderborn. 'kicker' states that the transfer is expected to be completed shortly before the deadline. The 18-year-old, who developed in Paderborn's youth system, has made 19 competitive appearances for the second-division club this season. Engelns, who is the son of Leeds United coach Daniel Farke, is expected to be introduced into Hoffenheim's first team over time. The Germany U19 international's contract at Paderborn runs until June 2027 and he has recorded one goal in 17 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.