Overview
- Stefano Russo, who played 37 of 38 league matches this season, has signed a contract extension with Arminia Bielefeld.
- The club announced the extension ahead of their final 3. Liga match against SV Waldhof Mannheim, though the contract length remains undisclosed.
- Russo joined Bielefeld in summer 2024 from Viktoria Köln for €125,000 and has since become a key player and leader on and off the pitch.
- Sporting director Michael Mutzel praised Russo’s rapid integration and significant contributions to both league and DFB-Pokal performances.
- The extension reflects Bielefeld’s strategy to retain core players as they prepare for their return to the 2. Bundesliga next season.