Handball player Leuchter departs from Crisis Club Ludwigsburg
In early August 2025, HB Ludwigsburg, a double winner in the Handball-Bundesliga, filed for insolvency proceedings due to financial difficulties, forcing them to withdraw from the 2025 Handball-Bundesliga season [1][2][4]. This unexpected move has caused significant disruption in the league, with over 20 games involving Ludwigsburg potentially lost [1]. The Women's Handball Bundesliga (HBF) subsequently replaced HB Ludwigsburg in events such as the 2025 Handball Super Cup with Thüringer HC.
The insolvency has left the club's future in the Bundesliga uncertain, with key players, including national player Viola Leuchter, leaving the club amid the crisis [1][2][4]. Leuchter, the last German national team player to find a new employer, has moved to Danish top club Odense Handbold, signing a two-year contract [3]. Another notable departure is Guro Nestaker, a Norwegian national team player, who joined Borussia Dortmund on a short-term basis, signing a contract until 2027 [5].
While the provisional insolvency administrator is working to enable HB Ludwigsburg's participation in the Bundesliga, a continuation of the club on a smaller scale with reduced financial resources is currently being examined [6]. However, no specific timeline for any decisions or actions regarding HB Ludwigsburg's future has been given [1].
It's important to note that no financial difficulties or insolvency issues have been mentioned as affecting any other clubs or teams in the league [1]. The league is facing challenges in restructuring the season and competition formats due to the disruption caused by HB Ludwigsburg's withdrawal [1].
As of late August 2025, HB Ludwigsburg is not participating in the Bundesliga due to insolvency, and their competitive status remains unresolved [1][2][4]. The club's fans and handball enthusiasts across Germany and beyond eagerly await updates on the club's future in the Bundesliga.
[1] Handball Bundesliga Insolvency: HB Ludwigsburg Withdraws from 2025 Season
[2] HB Ludwigsburg's Insolvency: The Impact on the Women's Handball Bundesliga
[3] Viola Leuchter Moves to Danish Top Club Odense Handbold
[4] Guro Nestaker Joins Borussia Dortmund on a Short-Term Basis
[5] Provisional Insolvency Administrator for HB Ludwigsburg Working to Enable Club's Participation in Bundesliga
[6] Continuation of HB Ludwigsburg on a Smaller Scale with Reduced Financial Resources Being Examined
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