2. Bundesliga

Jens Todt Jens Todt worked in Hamburg's youth system before leaving for Karlsruhe, where he returns from to become the new sporting director.

Davie Selke Red Bull Leipzig have made a statement of intent by signing Werder Bremen's Germany Under-19 international Davie Selke for next season.

After being hospitalised at half-time during Kaiserslautern's clash with Darmstadt, coach Jeff Strasser has been discharged.

Ryo Miyaichi St Pauli have snapped up Ryo Myaichi, while Arsenal colleague Semi Ajayi is heading back to Cardiff City on a permanent deal.

Rafael van der Vaart Coach Bruno Labbadia, goalkeeper Rene Adler and captain Rafael van der Vaart could barely believe Hamburg's escape at Wildparkstadion.

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of young Stuttgart midfielder Joshua Kimmich on a five-year contract.

Australia international Jamie Maclaren is returning to the A-League, the forward signing a deal to join Melbourne City.

Benjamin Köhler Union Berlin have extended the contract of midfielder Benjamin Kohler, who was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer earlier this week.

Stefan Effenberg After being appointed as Paderborn's new head coach, Stefan Effenberg says he hopes to forge a successful career in the dugout.

Danny da Costa Danny da Costa does not think racism is an issue in German football despite being the subject of abuse in an away fixture at 1860 Munich.