SC Paderborn 07 announced on July 10 2026 the departure of forward Travis de Jong – the 21‑year‑old Dutchman moves to Rot‑Weiß Oberhausen. The transfer is part of the recent squad reshuffle as the Paderborn side continues to chase promotion.

Why did de Jong leave the club?

De Jong came from SC Paderborn 07’s U23 squad after a loan spell at MVV Maastricht in the Dutch second division, where he made 13 appearances and scored once. The decision to send him to Rot‑Weiß Oberhausen aims to give him more playing time in the Regionalliga and to boost Oberhausen’s attack. Coach Stefan Effenberg stressed that the youngster’s height and finishing ability would be better utilized there.

What does this mean for the attack?

Losing a young striker could initially create gaps in SC Paderborn 07’s wing play. However, the team has several alternatives: Lars Bender and Sebastian Hille can fill the roles, while the U21 academy already promotes talents like Jonas Müller. This season SC Paderborn 07 has already scored 59 goals and conceded 45, a +14 goal difference, indicating a still potent offense.

How is the team positioned in the league?

SC Paderborn 07 currently sits 3rd in the 2. Bundesliga with 62 points from 18 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses after 34 matches. They are 8 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04 and have recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in the last five games, with a recent form of WWDDW (most recent match a win). The latest triumph was a 2‑1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on May 25 2026.

What’s next?

Following the transfer, SC Paderborn 07 will look to add more attacking options in the summer window to maintain depth up front. The club plans to sign two more forwards from the domestic market in July. Meanwhile, Rot‑Weiß Oberhausen hopes de Jong will slot straight into the starting XI and improve their offense with his physical presence and finishing. The coming weeks will reveal whether de Jong’s exit weakens Paderborn or opens doors for other players.