Rewrphrased headline: Heidenheim temporarily acquires goalkeeper Ramaj from Borussia Dortmund on loan. - Goalkeeper Ramaj temporarily transferred to Heidenheim from Borussia Dortmund on loan.
Diant Ramaj, the 23-year-old German goalkeeper of Kosovo-Albanian descent, has returned to 1.FC Heidenheim on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund for the 2025-26 campaign [1][2][4]. Born in Stuttgart on September 19, 2001, Ramaj began his youth career with VfB Stuttgart briefly before spending three years at Stuttgarter Kickers and later playing for Heidenheim’s U-19 team [1].
Ramaj's return to Heidenheim marks a significant moment for both parties. For Ramaj, it's an opportunity to prove himself in the Bundesliga with his youth club and to secure consistent playing time, which has been a challenge since his move to Borussia Dortmund earlier this year [4].
Heidenheim's chairman Holger Sanwald made a statement about the signing, expressing his delight at Ramaj's return. The signing is intended to ensure planning security for the club and the team, particularly in response to the injury of Frank Feller, which will keep him out for several months [3].
Ramaj's career progression has been impressive. He made his professional debut with Heidenheim before moving to Eintracht Frankfurt in summer 2021, where he made his Bundesliga debut. He then transferred to Ajax in 2023, securing regular game time initially but losing his place the following season [1]. In February 2025, he joined Borussia Dortmund but was immediately loaned to Copenhagen for the remainder of that season, where he kept 10 clean sheets in 19 games and helped them win both the Danish league and cup [1].
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is delighted that Ramaj has the chance to prove himself in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Heidenheim. The club believes that this step is the right one at this time for Ramaj [6]. Despite receiving offers from top European clubs, Ramaj has chosen to join Heidenheim, a decision that the club is pleased about [7].
Ramaj stands 6'1" (189 cm) tall and wears jersey number 41 at Dortmund [5]. He has also represented Germany at the U20 level with three caps [1]. As Heidenheim's new number one goalkeeper, Ramaj is determined to ensure the team's survival at the end of the season and will give everything to make that happen [1][2].
Meanwhile, Kevin Müller is considering an offer to move to the US-based MLS, potentially opening up more opportunities for Ramaj to claim a permanent spot in the Heidenheim goal [8]. As the 2025-26 season unfolds, fans and pundits alike will be eager to see how Ramaj performs in his second stint with Heidenheim and whether he can help the club achieve its goals.
References: [1] https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diant-ramaj/profil/spieler/466633 [2] https://www.1fc-heidenheim.de/news/ramaj-zurueck-zu-den-schwarzen-adlern-1874 [3] https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/1-fc-heidenheim/transfer-ramaj-zu-1-fc-heidenheim-kein-kaufoption-bei-borussia-dortmund-14599073/ [4] https://www.sportbuzzer.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/diant-ramaj-zu-1-fc-heidenheim-ein-grosser-schritt-fuer-den-23-jahre-alten-torwart-12806648/ [5] https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diant-ramaj/profil/spieler/466633/transfers [6] https://www.sportbuzzer.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/diant-ramaj-zu-1-fc-heidenheim-ein-grosser-schritt-fuer-den-23-jahre-alten-torwart-12806648/ [7] https://www.1fc-heidenheim.de/news/ramaj-zurueck-zu-den-schwarzen-adlern-1874 [8] https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/1-fc-heidenheim/transfer-ramaj-zu-1-fc-heidenheim-kein-kaufoption-bei-borussia-dortmund-14599073/
The European football leagues are yet to see the Commission's decision on the measures in question regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season. In the meantime, Diant Ramaj, a German goalkeeper of Kosovo-Albanian descent, has returned to 1.FC Heidenheim on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund, marking a significant moment for both parties and potentially impacting the sports of football in Europe.
