Red Bull Salzburg have presented German-Turkish midfielder Umut Tohumcu as a new signing, who joins on loan from TSG Hoffenheim. Umut Tohumcu made his debut in the German Bundesliga in May 2022 and has made 56 appearances for TSG Hoffenheim. According to Red Bull Salzburg's sporting director, Marcus Mann, Umut Tohumcu is a technically and tactically well-trained player who can play both defensive and offensive roles in central midfield. Umut Tohumcu said that he knows Red Bull Salzburg as a big club that always competes for the championship and plays a role internationally, and that he will give his best for the club.

Red Bull Salzburg is interested in acquiring TSG Hoffenheim's 22-year-old central midfielder, Umut Tohumcu, as they seek to strengthen their squad following the departures of Mamady Diambou and Mads Bidstrup. Last season, Tohumcu was on loan at Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga. The club managed by Christian Ilzer wants to loan the German player, who also holds Turkish citizenship. It is reported that Salzburg has secured the deal, and the agreement includes a purchase option. Tohumcu has four caps for Germany's U21 team. His contract at Hoffenheim runs until June 2028, and his market value according to Transfermarkt is €3.50m.