# Farid Alfa-Ruprecht loan transfer developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/farid-alfa-ruprecht-loan-transfer-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T14:54:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Bayer Leverkusen winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht has entered a period of transfer negotiations regarding a loan move. Initially, SC Paderborn was reportedly in discussions for a one-year loan arrangement to utilize the player’s pace for their return to the Bundesliga.

However, the winger ultimately joined Hertha BSC on a one-season loan. Hertha BSC sought to bolster its attacking flanks following the departure of Marten Winkler. Hertha BSC Sport Director Benjamin Weber noted that Alfa-Ruprecht brings “a lot of tempo and dynamism” to the 2. Bundesliga side.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Farid Alfa-Ruprecht joins Hertha BSC on loan from Bayer Leverkusen

Hertha BSC has signed 20-year-old winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht on a one-year loan from Bayer Leverkusen to strengthen their squad for the 2. Bundesliga season.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farid-alfa-ruprecht-joins-hertha-bsc-on-loan-from-bayer-leverkusen

### 2026-08-10: Farid Alfa-Ruprecht linked with loan move to SC Paderborn

Bayer Leverkusen winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht is being linked with a one-year loan move to Bundesliga newcomers SC Paderborn to gain more first-team experience.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farid-alfa-ruprecht-linked-with-loan-move-to-sc-paderborn

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