2. Bundesliga

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

A 2-0 win at Sandhausen on Sunday means Nurnberg will return to the Bundesliga for next season.

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.

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.

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

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.

Niko Kovač Bayern Munich teenager Franck Evina has linked up with Holstein Kiel until June 2020.

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

Valérien Ismaël Recently relegated Nuremberg have appointed Valerien Ismael as manager as they look for a quick Bundesliga return.

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