Silas Katompa makes his Bundesliga comeback and sign a new contract with FSV Mainz 05 and secure a swift return to German top-flight football.
The 27-year-old Congolese international winger decide to continue his career in the Bundesliga and bring an end to his spell with VfB Stuttgart.
Katompa act quickly and choose Mainz to remain at the highest level in Germany.
The official announcement arrive on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Mainz executives confirm the transfer and welcome the experienced attacker into the Rhineland club.
Stuttgart and Katompa agree on a clean separation and allow the winger to pursue fresh opportunities without delay.
Both clubs reach mutual understanding and finalize the move smoothly and professionally.
Mainz officials choose not to disclose the financial details and respect confidentiality agreements between the parties.
Katompa return to Germany after a season on loan with Red Star Belgrade. The winger spend the previous campaign in Serbia and work hard to rediscover form and confidence.
Before that loan, he built a strong reputation in French football with Paris FC and then established himself in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart.
His time abroad help him regain match sharpness and prepare him for a new challenge back in Germany.
Mainz struggle badly since the beginning of the current season and search urgently for attacking reinforcements.
The club sit at the bottom of the Bundesliga table and face growing pressure to improve results.
Katompa arrive as a player capable of revitalizing the attack and of adding creativity and pace on the wings.
Coaches believe he bring experience and determination and a proven record in German football.
The Rhineland club hope Katompa’s qualities help transform performances in the coming months.
Team officials count on his ability to beat defenders and create chances and score goals.
Katompa already understand the league’s intensity and tactical demands and fit naturally into the environment.
Mainz fans react positively to the signing and see the winger as a symbol of renewed hope.
Katompa express excitement about the opportunity and aim to earn playing time quickly and to contribute immediately.
Coaches plan to integrate him into the squad as soon as possible and prepare him for the fight for survival.
The transfer represent an important step for Katompa’s personal career as well.
After a mixed period away from Stuttgart, the winger now look to reestablish himself in the Bundesliga and to help Mainz escape relegation danger.
Katompa remain a key figure for the DR Congo national team and carry international pedigree into his new club adventure.
Mainz continue to battle for points and for pride and for stability. Katompa join a club in difficulty but embrace the challenge openly and confidently.
Club management believe his arrival add balance and speed and attacking options to a team in urgent need of change.
The winger prepare for the second half of the Bundesliga season with clear objectives.
Katompa aim to help Mainz secure survival. Katompa aim to revive his club career.
Mainz executives hope his experience make a real difference.
Silas Katompa now stand ready for another decisive chapter in German football.
The Congolese international return to the Bundesliga and sign with Mainz and bring fresh optimism to the Rhineland club as the fight for survival intensify.
