Heidenheim signs left-back Michael Heule. The 25-year-old moves from FC Thun to the 2. Bundesliga. FC Thun suffered a bitter 0-7 defeat in the Europa League playoffs in Poland. After that, it's clear: the next big performer of the Thun championship team is leaving the Berner Oberland.

Why it matters

Heidenheim currently ranks 17th in the Bundesliga table with 26 points from 34 games and a recent form of LWDWL. The transfer of Michael Heule could strengthen the club in the upcoming season.

The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming days and will bring FC Thun a transfer fee of between 2.5 and 3 million francs. Heidenheim scored 41 goals and conceded 72 goals in the last season, resulting in a negative goal difference of -31.