According to Bild, Stanley Ratifo, who transferred from Chemie Leipzig to Hallescher FC, helped Chemie Leipzig avoid relegation last season with 17 goals and four assists. Ratifo said it feels good to have returned and that he now only has an eight- to ten-minute journey. He added that it is also great for his family and friends that he has returned.

Hallescher FC has signed 31-year-old Mozambican international Stanley Ratifo from Chemie Leipzig to strengthen its squad. He is one of two experienced forwards signed for the attack, alongside Soufian Benyamina who joined from Greifswald. The club has indicated that these signings are not the final additions to their forward line. Ratifo, who has 42 caps and 9 goals for Mozambique, scored 17 goals and provided 4 assists in 33 appearances in the Regionalliga Northeast during the 2025/2026 season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €125k.