Christian Wück warns about the road the stars' emigration is taking

In the DFB training centre in Frankfurt, one can hear the faint clicking of pens as Christian Wück, head coach of the DFB women’s team, goes through the next squad selection. He looks not only at current form, but also at the growing exodus of talented players abroad.

Selina Cerci terminated her contract with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and moved in the summer to a London club, where she now plays for FC Arsenal. The move marks the first step of a series of departures that put the DFB women in the spotlight.

Foreign Contracts in the Squad

Christian Wück has nominated the squad for the upcoming international matches and noted that eleven of the 24 players are already under contract with foreign clubs. Particularly striking is that four internationals have moved to English clubs this summer.

The summer signings include Selina Cerci (FC Arsenal), Vivien Endemann (FC Liverpool), Carlotta Wamser (Manchester City) and Elisa Senß (Real Madrid). In addition, English international Georgia Stanway has left the Bundesliga and also moved to Arsenal.

Nia Künzer, DFB director, observed the shift closely and said: “For some, the step offers a springboard and further development. For others, there is not yet the playing time we would like.”

According to Wück, the English league is especially attractive because it offers higher salaries, better infrastructure and more professional conditions. England therefore provides an environment that attracts more and more talent.

Wück's Warnings and Demands

The 52‑year‑old national coach expressed great concern: “This is a huge issue and concerns us all.” He emphasized that playing time is the most important currency in football and added: “If our internationals do not get playing time, then it is neither good for them nor for the national team.” An aspect that could place obstacles in the way of some players in the future is the lack of playing time.

Wück also noted that on Bundesliga match days he often sees only three or four German players on the pitch. He therefore calls for talent development to be shaped so that German players are sufficiently developed to be used regularly.