Berlin, June 4 -- TSG Hoffenheim announced the signing of Austria international Patrick Wimmer, adding an attacking option for coach Christian Ilzer as the team prepares for European football.
The 25-year-old midfielder joins from relegated Wolfsburg and has agreed a deal until June2031, after Hoffenheim activated a 10-million-euro release clause in his Wolfsburg contract.
Wimmer, who is part of Austria's World Cup squad, missed Wolfsburg's season finale and both relegation play-off matches against Paderborn because of muscular problems.
The former Arminia Bielefeld player will remain in Germany's top flight with Hoffenheim, which is shaping its squad for the demands of Bundesliga, UEFA Europa League and German Cup next season.
"Patrick...