Selina Cerci is poised to depart TSG Hoffenheim this summer on a free transfer, with reports indicating a move to an elite club is on the horizon. The German international’s contract, set to expire on June 30, 2026, will not be extended in Hoffenheim, allowing her to join a top-tier team without a transfer fee.
According to kicker, FC Arsenal is reportedly emerging as Cerci’s next destination. While no official announcements have been made by either club or the player, the imminent departure from Hoffenheim seems increasingly clear as the 25-year-old seeks a new challenge.
Her next move will not be to a domestic rival. Wolfsburg coach Stephan Lerch hinted at this possibility, stating in March, «We would not have minded if she had chosen VfL. It’s no secret that I really tried to lure her to Wolfsburg.»
The Wolves will need to address the departures of top strikers Lineth Beerensteyn and Alexandra Popp after the current season. However, Cerci appears to be unavailable to fill that void. Her stated ambition is clear: «I want to win titles, of course,» she commented. «In principle, I’m not averse to moving abroad at some point, but I haven’t really looked into that yet.»
Selina Cerci: A Consistent Top Scorer in German Football for Years
Cerci has established herself as one of the top goalscorers in the Bundesliga for several years, first with 1. FC Köln and subsequently at Hoffenheim. Despite facing setbacks such as an ACL tear in 2022 and subsequent knee surgery at a young age, she has been largely injury-free for the past two years. This resilience culminated in her winning the top scorer award last season with an impressive 16 goals.
She is once again in contention for the Golden Boot this current campaign, having scored 16 goals in 21 appearances. She is closely followed by Pernille Harder of FC Bayern, who has 15 goals in 23 games.
Despite her outstanding Bundesliga record, Cerci has played a secondary role for the German national team under head coach Christian Wück. In recent World Cup qualifiers against Austria, she only featured for 65 minutes in the first encounter. Similarly, at last year’s European Championship, she served primarily as a valuable substitute, behind players like Lea Schüller, Jule Brand, and Klara Bühl.