Overview
- The club confirmed 23‑year‑old Charalampos “Babis” Drakas has joined VfL Bochum on a free transfer with a contract running to 2029 and reporting says the deal likely includes a one‑year extension option.
- Sporting director Simon Zoller said Drakas can play on both wings, brings “enormous speed” and is expected to increase the team’s outside flexibility while still needing further development.
- Drakas was Borussia Dortmund II’s top scorer in the recent Regionalliga season and is known for high‑tempo dribbling and sprinting, with reports claiming he may exceed Farid Alfa‑Ruprecht’s measured top speed of 36.42 km/h.
- The signing follows Bochum’s earlier summer recruit Michael Steinwender and the club is reported to still be looking for another fast wide attacker to complement Gerrit Holtmann and deepen attacking options.
- For Drakas, the move offers a chance to step into regular senior football and a platform to develop in Bochum’s setup; for the club it creates short‑term competition for wing places and a measurable focus on speed in recruitment.