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Signs long-term contract extension Hajdari signed a long-term contract extension with Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Hajdari has made 26 Bundesliga appearances and one DFB Pokal outing since his arrival, contributing one goal while establishing himself as one of the club's key performers. Sporting director Andreas Schicker praised his quick integration, noting his strong left foot, defensive flexibility and outstanding mentality as the qualities that have made him such an important figure in what has been a successful season for the TSG. The Kosovo international, who has earned five caps since October 2025, expressed his happiness at the club and his desire to continue contributing to Hoffenheim's positive trajectory, having previously made 110 appearances across all competitions during three seasons at Lugano.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Hajdari (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Mainz.

Impact Hajdari came through his fitness test ahead of the fixture despite the cut above his ear that required several stitches during the international break, with manager Christian Ilzer handing him a starting role. The defender had already returned to partial training earlier in the week, and Ilzer's cautious optimism proved well-founded as Hajdari declared himself fit in time. He has been a regular starter for most of the season and slots right back into the lineup after missing the last two starting XIs.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Saturday Hajdari (head) is a late call for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "There is one or the other question mark. With Albian Hajdari it was so that...

Impact Hajdari is going to need some testing ahead of Saturday after an injury on international duty, as he suffered a cut above his ear that would need several stitches. The good news is the defender was already training again, likely leaning towards being an option for the team. Even though he hasn't started in their past two games, he has been a regular starter for most of the season, so the club will hope for him to be an option.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

OUCH 😬 Albian Hajdari gets his head stepped on by one of his Kosovo teammates 👀

OUCH 😬 Albian Hajdari gets his head stepped on by one of his Kosovo teammates 👀

MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Injured on international duty Hajdari suffered a potential head issue after an accidental stomp by one of his teammates in Tuesday's World Cup qualifying playoffs game against Turkey, FOX Soccer reports.

Impact Hajdari will be a doubt for the next Bundesliga matchup against Mainz as it remains to be seen if he picked up a serious knock. In a favorable scenario, he'll look to start as part of a defensive partnership with Ozan Kabak, but otherwise Robin Hranac could get the nod. The young defender was averaging 5.9 clearances, 1.1 interceptions and 2.1 tackles per game before suffering this issue.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Koln Hajdari assisted once to go with two chances created and six clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Koln.

Impact Hajdari delivered a crucial assist with a cross into the box for teammate Ozan Kabak to head home. The defender has featured at both left back and center back this season and has recorded 11 shots and five chances created, solid attacking numbers for a Bundesliga defender. While this marked just his first assist of the campaign, his defensive work remains his biggest strength, with 40 tackles and 24 interceptions placing him among the more reliable defenders in the league. If he continues to see time at left back, there could be greater attacking involvement going forward. Hajdari will next face St Pauli, who sit 16th, presenting a favorable matchup.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Hajdari is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Hajdari has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in Bundesliga and is set to return in the next contest. The center-back is an undisputed starter in the backline for Hoffenheim and will claim back that role in Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Hajdari was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Hajdari was shown the card in the 66th minute and will miss Hoffenheim's match at Werder Bremen following the winter break. The defender could be replaced in the XI by Arthur Chaves for that match.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Hajdari scored one goal on one shot, won both of his tackle attempts, had one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Leipzig.

Impact Hajdari was the best player on the pitch in this one. After Hoffenheim fell behind 1-0 early he struck in the 20th minute to tie the game 1-1 with his first goal of the season. His two clearances brought his season total to a stunning 56 in nine appearances. The defender will look to continue his incredible season on Friday versus Mainz.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE