German-Ghanaian central defender Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (25) is close to a move to SC Paderborn, who will face VfL Wolfsburg in the relegation play-offs. According to 'Bild', Awortwie-Grant's contract, which is dated until 2027, is only valid for the third league, so no transfer fee will be due due to the promotion. The defender joined FC Energie Cottbus in July 2025 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €250k.