Bicakcic stays! Eintracht Braunschweig celebrates contract extension

Bicakcic stays! Eintracht Braunschweig celebrates contract extension

Today, June 16, 2025, Eintracht Braunschweig started preparations for the coming season. A positive step into the future: Fabio Kaufmann remains on board and has extended his contract. But not all the news is good, as six players were said goodbye. On the other hand, there is hope for the loan players Lino Tempelmann and Paul Jaeckel, who could potentially stay longer. An important topic is also Ermin Bicakcic, the captain and fan favorite, whose future has been uncertain since his contract has expired and he is in the World Cup qualification with the Bosnian national team.

Why is Ermin Bicakcic particularly watched? He announced that he wants to continue his career and plans to go on vacation after the World Cup qualification is completed to think about his future. His name was missing from the list of departed players, which indicates possible talks and a contract extension. It is clear that the club and the player are still in communication here, which gives fans hope.

Contract extension and leadership qualities

In the meantime, Eintracht Braunschweig has actually extended the contract with Ermin Bicakcic. The new contract is valid until June 30, 2025 and includes an option for further extension, as the club announced in an official announcement. The 34-year-old player has an important role in the team, he played in 22 games last season, in which he scored four goals and provided one assist. Sports director Benjamin Kessel praised Bicakcic as a stabilizer in defense and spoke of his impressive leadership qualities, which are invaluable in a team. In the coming season, the experienced player would like to take on responsibility for the team and emphasizes that he is physically fit and ready to contribute further.

The fact that Bicakcic was called up again for the Bosnian national team shows how high his market value is. This positive development will only further promote his mental strength and commitment. The fans in particular should be pleased that this popular player is now part of the club's next steps and can therefore contribute to the stability of the team.

Eintracht Braunschweig and the rivalry with Hannover 96

On the way to the new season, Eintracht Braunschweig is not only confronted with personnel issues, but also with other challenges. There was recently an incident in the stadium when unknown perpetrators broke into the stadium the night before a second division game against 1. FC Heidenheim and daubed the center circle with a large "96" - a clear reference to rival Hannover 96. However, Eintracht Braunschweig was not impressed by this and reacted quickly by painting over the lettering with large white crosses and placing the slogan "No Thanks" around the center circle. Despite this incident, the duel against Heidenheim was able to kick off on time, and it remains to be hoped that such jokes do not tarnish the sportsmanship on the pitch.

With Bicakcic's contract extension and the club's commitment, Eintracht Braunschweig can start the season confidently. The fans can eagerly wait to see what decisions will be made in the coming weeks and how the team will line up.