Bild reported on Tristan Zobel's loan transfer to Erzgebirge Aue from SC Paderborn for the upcoming season. Tristan Zobel is set to join Erzgebirge Aue on a loan basis from SC Paderborn for the upcoming season. The 1.94-meter tall central defender is anticipated to stabilize the left side of the defense. Despite having several options, Zobel opted for Aue to further his development. Aue's sports director, Matthias Heidrich, expressed his pleasure at Zobel's decision to join them. Zobel, originally from the youth academy of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, had a stint at Rot-Weiß Koblenz before moving to SC Paderborn in 2023. Although he has not yet made an appearance in the 2. Bundesliga, he was a regular in the professional squad and captained the U23 team in the Regionalliga West, where he played 46 matches. He aims to make a significant impact at Aue and elevate his game to a higher level with the Veilchen.