Tarsis Bonga will leave Rot-Weiss Oberhausen when his contract expires on 1 July, the German club has confirmed via its official social media channels.
The 28-year-old forward’s time in Oberhausen will come to an end after less than a year, marking another short stint in a career that has seen him struggle to find long-term stability.
Bonga arrived at the Regionalliga West side in October 2024 on an initial six-month deal, having been without a club following a series of unsuccessful trials.
The striker made an immediate impact upon joining, earning praise for his work rate and contribution on the pitch.
His performances during the first few months were strong enough for club management to extend his contract through to the end of the 2024–25 season.
During this period, he was even the subject of transfer interest from other clubs, but chose to remain with Rot-Weiss out of gratitude for the opportunity they provided at a difficult time in his career.
Despite the promising start, the club has now opted not to offer the former Chemnitzer FC player a new deal. The decision brings another chapter of Bonga’s career to a close, and leaves him once again seeking a new destination as he enters what is typically considered the prime age for a professional footballer.
Born in Neuwied, Germany, Bonga has spent the majority of his career moving across various clubs in the German lower divisions.
Though he has shown flashes of talent and athleticism—particularly with his physical presence and versatility in attack—he has yet to find a club where he can establish himself for the long term.
The lack of continuity has been a significant obstacle in his career development. Each move, often triggered by short-term contracts or performance-related decisions, has forced Bonga to restart and adapt repeatedly.
At 28, he now faces a crucial period in his playing career, needing to find not only a club but also a system and environment where he can settle and thrive.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen, meanwhile, expressed appreciation for Bonga’s professionalism during his time at the club.
While not elaborating on the reasons behind their decision, the club’s statement reflected a respectful parting of ways, rather than any suggestion of dissatisfaction with his conduct or effort.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Bonga will once again be on the market, hoping to convince another club to take a chance on his potential.
With experience across multiple tiers of German football and a drive to prove himself, he remains a player eager for the right platform.
Whether Bonga can finally find the stability that has eluded him thus far remains to be seen. But what is clear is that, once again, he will have to take a step into the unknown—armed with experience, resilience, and the hope that this next move might be the one that sticks.
