Umut Tohumcu is transferring to Salzburg

Date

14.08.2026

On loan from TSG Hoffenheim

FC Red Bull Salzburg has signed a new player for the current season: Umut Tohumcu is joining our Red Bulls on loan from the German Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

The 22-year-old German-Turkish player was born in Offenburg and came up through the youth systems of SC Offenburg, Offenburger FV, SC Freiburg, and, since 2017, TSG Hoffenheim. There, Tohumcu made the leap to the professional squad, made his Bundesliga debut in May 2022, and has since gained experience in 56 matches in the German Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. Over the past six months, Tohumcu has been on loan at Holstein Kiel, where he made 14 appearances.

Data

Born: August 11, 2004
Height: 1.75 m
Last club: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Position: Midfield

Statements

Marcus Mann, Managing Director of Sports

Umut is a technically and tactically skilled player who can play both defensive and offensive roles in central midfield. Despite his young age, he has already played in numerous professional matches, so he won’t need much time to adjust and can be a real option for us as early as the upcoming games.

Umut Tohumcu

I know that FC Red Bull Salzburg is a major club that’s always in contention for the league title and also plays a significant role on the international stage. I want to be fully involved, contribute, and learn. I’ll give it my all and do my best to make that happen.