VfL Wolfsburg loses one of its key players: Patrick Wimmer joins TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The 25-year-old Austrian signs a long-term contract with the Europa League participants. Wimmer was part of the World Cup squad of coach Ralf Rangnick. The move to Hoffenheim is an important step for the young player, who convinced at Wolfsburg in the past season. At TSG, Wimmer is expected to strengthen the attack. Sports director Paul Pajduch is convinced of the Austrian's qualities. Wimmer had received numerous offers from home and abroad, Pajduch explained. TSG Hoffenheim has made an impressive development in the past season, with exciting players and an intense and attractive style of football. Wimmer knows coach Chris Ilzer from his time at Austria Wien, when he became a professional under Ilzer. The move to Hoffenheim is an important step for Wimmer, who will continue his career with the Kraichgauer. VfL Wolfsburg now has to focus on finding a new key player. The relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga has made negotiations with potential new signings more difficult. The Wolfsburg team must now set its priorities and focus on finding new players to achieve promotion back to the Bundesliga.