According to 'WAZ', Matus Bero stated that his future has not yet been clarified and that a chance always exists, which includes the possibility of him staying. Bero's contract expires at the end of June. Trainer Uwe Rösler commented that the player is currently giving his full effort to make himself a candidate for all possible options, adding that he does not know if they are an option.

Simon Zoller stated that Matus Bero has a World Cup ahead of him and will hopefully be available again soon. Bero is considered to have enormous value for VfL Bochum when healthy. Zoller confirmed that conversations have already been held with some players regarding expiring contracts, mentioning Bero as an example.

There is speculation about the departure of captain Matus Bero, as it is the last opportunity to receive a transfer fee for the midfielder.