FC St. Gallen extends contract with 23-year-old defender Colin Kleine-Bekel for another year. VfL Bochum initially extended the contract until 2029 and loaned him out to Switzerland again. There, the former German youth international earned a starting spot after his winter switch with 16 league appearances. FC St. Gallen will thus rely on the defender who has already gained experience in Switzerland. VfL Bochum will still have Colin Kleine-Bekel in their squad, but he will no longer play in Switzerland. FC St. Gallen will now look to the future and see how Colin Kleine-Bekel performs in the new season.