Tom Krauss

Krauss (undisclosed) featured in the second half of Friday's 3-1 victory against Leicester in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.

Krauss is joining FC Koln on loan from Mainz for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced. "We are pleased that we were able to convince Tom to join FC. With him, we get another important addition for our midfield to give our game new options. He brings exactly the qualities that we were looking for in this position. He has a great mentality, is strong in the tackle and is dynamic on the pitch. Despite his young age, Tom already has a lot of experience at the top level and will quickly find his place in the dressing room with how he is as a person," said FC Sporting Director, Thomas Kessler.

Krauss is leaving Bochum at the end of his loan spell and will return to Mainz with the aim of being fit for preseason, his former club announced.

Krauss (undisclosed) will miss the final game of the season on Saturday against St. Pauli due to injury, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Krauss took two off target shots, made two interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 0-0 draw with Heidenheim.