According to Bild, 28-year-old German winger Nicolas Wähling will only receive a new contract at Carl Zeiss Jena if Alexander Prokopenko leaves. Miroslav Jovic stated that the budget does not allow contracts for both players. Wähling joined the club on 26/01/2026, and his current contract expires on 30/06/2026. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 15 appearances in the Regionalliga Northeast, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market value to be €150k.