Tom Baack has signed a contract with Paderborn until 2028 on a free transfer. Miroslav Klose stated that he was also surprised and learned about it from the newspaper. It is mentioned that FCN had been in talks with Tom Baack, and it is suggested that the club's contract offer regarding duration and salary was likely inadequate for the player. Baack had recently lost his regular starting position.

Tom Baack is leaving 1. FC Nürnberg for league competitor SC Paderborn after one year, a development that was first reported by 'Sky'. The 27-year-old German midfielder is already undergoing his medical, and if it is successful, he will sign a contract with Paderborn until 2028 that includes an option for an additional year. Nürnberg will not receive a transfer fee for the transfer. According to BILD information, Baack's contract at FCN was valid until the summer of 2026. Nürnberg's management had reportedly attempted to extend his contract, and sports director Joti Chatzialexiou received the player's final rejection a few days ago. The move will allow Baack to live closer to his family and will reunite him with Paderborn's sporting director, Sebastian Lange, with whom he has previously worked. The former Germany U20 international has 8 caps for the team and a current market value of €600k, according to Transfermarkt.