Darmstadt 98 is in the midst of the transfer summer and urgently seeks new goal scorers to compensate for the departures of Isac Lidberg and Fraser Hornby. Lidberg scored 17 goals last season, while Hornby contributed 11. With Noah Weißhaupt from SC Freiburg, the Lilies have already presented their first signing, who is expected to replace Marco Richter. The departures of both strikers had long been anticipated, as their contracts were expiring and they had made strong performances. The Lilies fans reacted calmly to the official announcements, although Hornby's move to VfL Wolfsburg caused some discontent.

Hornby's transfer to Wolfsburg brings financial benefits for Darmstadt 98. VfL transferred around four million euros, opening up new opportunities for the Lilies. Although not all of the money can be reinvested, there is still enough left to sign a strong replacement. However, the challenge lies in finding a suitable substitute for Hornby, who is versatile in the attack. Coach Florian Kohfeldt might consider a system change but prefers to continue with three offensive players behind a central striker.

The search for a new striker, a bench player, and a creative midfielder is of utmost priority for Darmstadt 98. Noah Weißhaupt is planned as a winger, meaning the Lilies still need additional reinforcements to strengthen their offense. Despite the current transfers, it remains to be seen how the squad planning will develop in the coming weeks. The Lilies are determined to optimize their attack and remain competitive in the upcoming season.