By Peter Weis@PeterVicey

Confirmed: Bundesliga veteran Grillitsch finally signs new contract with Ajax

After a seemingly endless array of botched deals, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Florian Grillitsch free-agent has finally put pen to paper on a footballing contract.
Florian Grillitsch
Florian GrillitschAjax Amsterdam
At long last, Austrian international Florian Grillitsch has followed through with the necessary negotiations and signed a professional footballing contract. After numerous deals fell through over the course of the offseason, the Austrian defensive midfielder/center-halve will play for Ajax Amsterdam this year, having signed a one-year-contract on Tuesday. Ajax reports that they have a two-year extension option.

Grillitsch thus finally departs the Bundesliga after an illustrious seven-year-career with SV Werder Bremen and TSG 1889 Hoffenheim. The Austrian international came up through the Bremen youth ranks and has been playing in the Bundesrepublik since 2013. The now 27-year-old made a total of 178 top flight appearances, netting 12 goals across all competitions for his two clubs.

Bundesliga news

Exclusive interview FC Bayern“The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Match report Gladbach, Mainz 05Last-gasp Mainz penalty extends Gladbach's winless run
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"Huge compliments to Vincent Kompany!" - FC Bayern president hails the club's unity
Post-match reaction FC Bayern & VfB StuttgartMusiala hails Bayern progress as Stuttgart duo refocus on season targets
Post-match reaction FC BayernGoretzka reflects on his last Bundesliga title and praises Bayern's future in midfield
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß frustrated by Stuttgart collapse: “The way we lost is annoying.”
Post-match reaction FC BayernBayern boss Kompany: “The story doesn’t end here!”
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"I hope there are ten more to come!" - Kimmich after winning his 10th Bundesliga title
Match report FC Bayern, StuttgartBayern crown Bundesliga title with comfortable win over Stuttgart
Gladbach, Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
Match report SC Freiburg, Heidenheim Deflected goals secure battling Freiburg win over Heidenheim
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Hat-trick hero Futkeu shines in Fürth’s massive win over out-of-form Darmstadt
FC Bayern, StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart

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Match days

Exclusive interview FC Bayern“The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"I hope there are ten more to come!" - Kimmich after winning his 10th Bundesliga title
Match report FC Bayern, StuttgartBayern crown Bundesliga title with comfortable win over Stuttgart
Match report Gladbach, Mainz 05Last-gasp Mainz penalty extends Gladbach's winless run
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"Huge compliments to Vincent Kompany!" - FC Bayern president hails the club's unity
Post-match reaction FC Bayern & VfB StuttgartMusiala hails Bayern progress as Stuttgart duo refocus on season targets
Post-match reaction FC BayernGoretzka reflects on his last Bundesliga title and praises Bayern's future in midfield
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß frustrated by Stuttgart collapse: “The way we lost is annoying.”
Gladbach, Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
Match report SC Freiburg, Heidenheim Deflected goals secure battling Freiburg win over Heidenheim
FC Bayern, StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart
SC Freiburg, HeidenheimConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. 1. FC Heidenheim
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundDortmund bosses refrain from criticizing referee in "deserved" loss to Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimKramarić on victory over Dortmund: "In the end we had a bit of luck and won"
Other RB LEIPZIGLeipzig's Ole Werner after Frankfurt win: "I can only take my hat off"
Post-match reaction 1. FC Union Berlin"The result doesn't reflect the performance" – Union coach Eta reacts to debut defeat
Match report EINTRACHT FRANKFURT & RB LEIPZIGRB Leipzig beat Frankfurt thanks to second-half turnaround
Match report Werder & HSVWerder secure Nordderby win thanks to Stage brace
Match report Borussia Dortmund & TSG HoffenheimKramarić's spot-kick brace ensures Hoffenheim defeat Dortmund
Match report Leverkusen & AugsburgDahmen the wall: Augsburg stun Leverkusen late in a dramatic comeback win
Facts FRANKFURT & RB LEIPZIGConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt - RB Leipzig
Match report Union Berlin, WolfsburgWimmer’s trivela ends Wolfsburg’s misery as Marie-Louise Eta makes Bundesliga history
Preview Bayern & StuttgartFC Bayern vs VfB Stuttgart preview: Potential title clincher for Kompany's side
Werder & HSVConfirmed lineups: Werder Bremen vs. Hamburger SV
Leverkusen & AugsburgConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Augsburg

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 26 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24

German Teams in Europe

Bayern MunichFreund confident Bayern won't face UEFA punishment: "We're not too worried"
FC Bayern Bayern facing potential UEFA disciplinary action after Champions League incidents
BundesligaBundesliga eye six Champions League spots amid UEFA coefficient surge
SC FreiburgFreiburg to face Braga in Europa League semi-final
Rumor Bayern MunichAaron Danks to coach while Kompany serves suspension in semi-final with PSG
Match report Mainz 05Mainz exit Conference League after rampant Strasbourg display
Match report SC FreiburgFantastic Freiburg thump Celta Vigo to reach Europa League semi-final
Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: Strasbourg vs. Mainz 05
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Celta de Vigo vs. SC Freiburg
Rumor Bayern MunichOpta supercomputer rates Bayern's chances of winning the Champions League
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany frustrated after booking leads to suspension for Bayern's first semi-final clash with PSG
FC Bayern"Maybe he's man enough to admit it!" – Bayern defender reveals Rüdiger insulted him
Preview Mainz 05RC Strasbourg Alsace vs. Mainz 05 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview SC Freiburg Celta Vigo vs. SC Freiburg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern"The stress level was extremely high" – Pavlović on Bayern's dramatic win over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichNeuer on early error in "deserved" win over Madrid and upcoming PSG test
FC BayernMax Eberl hails Bayern's fighting spirit after rollercoaster win over Real Madrid
FC BayernMichael Olise believes Bayern "showed good resilience" in their comeback win over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on victory over Madrid: "You need to be at the highest level to beat them"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on Bayern's win over Real Madrid: "It was a very emotional game"
FC BayernMichael Olise named Player of the Match after Bayern's 4-3 triumph over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"It wasn't to be" – Arbeloa proud despite Real Madrid's defeat in Munich
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"Not our best game" – Kimmich reflects on win over Real Madrid and looks ahead to semi-final against PSG
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Match report Bayern MunichDíaz and Olise strike late as Bayern march past 10-man Real Madrid

DFB-Pokal

DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

FC Bayern & Germany"I feel very sorry for Serge" – Nagelsmann comments on Gnabry's serious injury
Match report Germany WWomen's World Cup Qualifiers: Austria end Germany's perfect start
Preview Germany WWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Austria vs. Germany
GermanyNagelsmann confirms ongoing contact with Neuer amid Germany comeback talk
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen youngster reflects on choice between Germany and United States
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown opens up on turning down USMNT for Germany
FC BayernBayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup Qualifiers preview: Germany vs. Austria
FC Bayern“I definitely want to go to the World Cup” – Musiala responds to Kahn's controversial advice
FC BayernOliver Kahn advises Jamal Musiala to skip the World Cup
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National Team"He belongs in the national team" – Lothar Matthäus on Manuel Neuer
Post-match reaction FC BayernJonathan Tah delighted with "special" Bayern win at the Bernabéu
VfB Stuttgart & Germany"Deniz delivers the answers on the pitch" – Sebastian Hoeneß joins debate over Undav's Germany role
Germany"It bothers me" – Nick Woltemade hits back at criticism over his Newcastle performances
German National Team & Bayern Munich"He has a lot going for him" – Podolski praises Karl while paying tribute to Undav
Match report GermanyFrom U17 exit to U21 redemption: Here's how Germany’s five youth teams start 2026
Match report Germany U19Germany qualify for U19 Euros with exhilarating win over Austria
Match report Germany U21El Mala and Kade help Germany U21 top Euro qualifiers group
Match report Germany U17Germany U17 fail to qualify for both Euros and World Cup
RB LeipzigGruda suffers muscular problems while on German U-21 duty
Germany WomenGermany announce squad for Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Preview Germany U19Confirmed Lineups: Germany U19 vs. Austria U19
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Greece U21 vs. Germany U21
Preview Germany U17Confirmed Lineups: Germany U17 vs. France U17
GermanyNiclas Füllkrug still in contention for Germany's World Cup squad

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Editor's pick BUNDESLIGA Bundesliga Relegation Calendar: Which bottom side has the hardest run-in?
Editor's pick 1. FC Union BerlinWho is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
Analysis/Commentary Salim MusahShould Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund expand global footprint with "World Street Series" initiative
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Bernabeu
Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland
Analysis/Commentary GERMANYWho missed out for Germany's March internationals?
Analysis/Commentary Ermedin Demirović Opinion: Ermedin Demirović needs to be better for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
Editor's pick Borussia DortmundWho is Nils-Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview FC Bayern“The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more

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