Paderborn Interested in Hertha’s Wished-for Player Deniz Zeitler

Hertha Berlin’s initial interest in Deniz Zeitler, a winger from Hoffenheim II, has changed as Bundesliga club Paderborn is now pursuing the player. Although Hertha initially wanted to loan him out, negotiations are still underway.

3 Aug 2026

Updated 18 Sep 2026 By Karoline Aumann · senior correspondent

Paderborn Interested in Hertha’s Wished-for Player Deniz Zeitler

Deniz Zeitler (19), a versatile U20 international, was one of the first players on Hertha Berlin's wish list for the new second division season. The winger played as a regular at 3rd tier team Hoffenheim II last season and scored 15 goals while creating two more. His market value rose to 4 million euros.

While Hertha initially wanted to loan him out, his offer was rejected. Now it is known that Bundesliga club Paderborn is interested in the player and has already made contact with Zeitler and his current team Hoffenheim. Both parties are interested, and negotiations are ongoing.

Hertha BSC Seeks Midfielder and Left Back

Hertha BSC has instead loaned Oluwaseun Adewumi (21) from Burnley for the offensive position. Now the Berliners are looking for a midfielder and left back to strengthen their attacking and defensive capabilities.