Possible promotion in sight for Vincent Vermeij?
Vincent Vermeij, a Dutch professional footballer who most recently played as a forward for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, has been linked with a move to Rot-Weiss Essen (RWE). Initially, reports in July 2025 suggested that Vermeij was close to signing with RWE, with agreement on contract terms and the willingness of RWE to pay the demanded transfer fee of around 250,000 euros.
However, the latest developments show that Vermeij is likely to remain in the 2. Bundesliga and pursue opportunities with other clubs. He reportedly prefers sporting reasons over dropping to the 3rd league where RWE is competing after promotion. As a result, he has been linked with other 2. Bundesliga clubs such as Dynamo Dresden, with negotiations reportedly taking place since he shares a prior connection with their coach from SC Freiburg II.
Meanwhile, Rot-Weiss Essen is preparing for a double test against FC Augsburg this coming Friday. The team, coached by Uwe Koschinat, recently won a 5:2 match against 1. FC Magdeburg, demonstrating good early form. Changes in the team for the match against FC Augsburg might occur due to personnel changes, injuries, or fluctuations in form.
Rot-Weiss Essen has bolstered its squad with eight new players: Malte Bruening, Michael Kostka, Luca Bazzoli, Marek Janssen, Jannik Hofmann (on loan from 1. FC Nuernberg), Marvin Obuz (1. FC Koeln), Franci Bouebari (SC Freiburg, on loan), and Jaka Cuber Potocnik (1. FC Koeln, on loan). These new additions are expected to enhance the squad's depth and quality, with talents like Hofmann, Bouebari, and Potocnik capable of taking the next step in their development at any time.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding Vermeij's transfer, RWE can still rely on key players like Marvin Obuz, who played for RWE on loan in the 2023/24 season and became a top scorer, and Luca Bazzoli, who impressed in the 2. Bundesliga last season.
Meanwhile, Fortuna Düsseldorf is reportedly targeting Cedric Itten of Young Boys Bern, but the Swiss club wants to secure a replacement before granting the release.
Four talents from the U19 team - Romero Gerres, Fadih Vasic, James Gnagnon, and Kamil Kaya - have impressed in training and are ready for higher tasks, but no information was available regarding their potential involvement in the senior team.
Dion Berisha and Jimmy Kaparos are expected to leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window. The club's management reportedly has a concrete plan in mind for a further reinforcement in attack, but no details have been disclosed yet.
Vincent Vermeij, despite his potential interest in football sports-analysis, seems to be abandoning the opportunity to join Rot-Weiss Essen (RWE) and is instead exploring options with other 2. Bundesliga clubs. RWE's squad, already bolstered with eight new players, is preparing for a tough double test against FC Augsburg, with talents like Marvin Obuz and Luca Bazzoli expected to play key roles.
