Overview
- Hansa Rostock completed the signing of 25-year-old Leon Dajaku on Monday after SSV Ulm's relegation rendered his contract void, allowing Rostock to acquire him without a transfer fee.
- Dajaku had a productive 2025–26 season for Ulm, making 25 appearances with five goals and ten assists, making him the team's top creator in the third tier.
- Sporting director Amir Shappourzadeh described Dajaku as an offensively flexible player who is hard to defend one-on-one because of his pace and technical skill.
- Dajaku said he chose Rostock for its ambition and the chance to take immediate responsibility; the club assigned him squad number 43 and plans to integrate him into pre-season training.
- The low-cost move gives Rostock an attacking option who can play both wings and attacking midfield, and it illustrates how relegation-triggered contract changes in lower leagues can free up talent for clubs seeking promotion.