Overview
- The club announced the deal on Monday, May 25, confirming Prömel joins from TSG Hoffenheim on a free transfer and has signed a contract running until 30 June 2029.
- Prömel, 31, described the move as a long-held dream and the club framed the signing as a homecoming that strengthens fan ties because he was born in Bad Cannstatt and came through local youth teams.
- He missed most of the 2024/25 season with a cruciate ligament injury but returned to Hoffenheim last season to regain a starting role and form that renewed outside interest in him.
- VfB expect Prömel to compete for defensive‑midfield minutes with Angelo Stiller and captain Atakan Karazor, and he is likely to be the oldest player in the squad for 2026/27.
- The club also confirmed goalkeeper Marius Funk in the same wave of early summer signings, moves that add experience to the roster as VfB prepares for Champions League competition.