Official: Homgrown talent Luka Đurić departs Hoffenheim for SC Paderborn | OneFootball

TSG Hoffenheim talent Luka Đurić is leaving his hometown club and joining newly promoted Bundesliga side SC Paderborn.

The 22-year-old progressed through all of the Kraichgauers' youth teams and even made his Bundesliga debut for TSG last season.

Born in Sinsheim, Luka Đurić began playing football at Hoffenheim's youth academy from the tender age of four. 

The son of Nebojsa Đurić, who played for TSG from 1992 to 2004, eventually did enough to secure a place in the academy. 

Đurić progressed through all the youth teams, making a total of 88 appearances for the U23s, scoring 26 goals and providing 18 assists.

In the 2024/25 season, he helped that side claim promotion to the 3. Liga and in February 2026, made his Bundesliga debut against Bayern Munich.

“Luka has written a unique story at TSG Hoffenheim – from the youngest age group all the way to the Bundesliga,” said Frank Kramer, Sporting Director of TSG Hoffenheim.

“With his strong performances in the promotion year and in the 3rd division, he attracted attention, was an absolute key player for our U23 team.

"Now wants to prove himself at the next level. Therefore, we agreed to his transfer, even though he will always remain a true Hoffenheim lad.”