2. Bundesliga

Yuya Osako Newly promoted Bundesliga outfit Cologne have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Japan international Yuya Osako.

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

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.

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.