German Centre-Forward Oliver Rölke (21), who signed a professional contract with Hertha BSC until 2027 in 2024, is leaving the club. Rölke is transferring for the new season to the second team of VfB Stuttgart, which plays in the 3. Liga. Hertha sporting director Benjamin Weber stated that an opportunity had arisen for Rölke to move to the 3. Liga, which he wanted to take, and that a good solution was sought and found for all parties involved. Weber also thanked Rölke for his long-standing commitment to Hertha BSC and wished him all the best and much success for his future sporting path. Rölke scored 22 goals in 68 competitive matches for Hertha's U23 and will continue his career at VfB Stuttgart. The German youth international, who has 2 caps for the U17 team, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €175k. In the 2025/2026 season, he scored 12 goals and provided 1 assist in 27 appearances in the Regionalliga Northeast.