Gladbach plans to loan out Niklas Swider after contract extension. The 19-year-old midfielder is set to gain match practice outside of the Lower Rhine region.

What's Next for Swider?

Before that happens, however, his contract must first be extended. Swider's current contract only runs until 2027.

Possible Loan Destinations

Possible loan destinations include Viktoria Köln from the 3rd League and Dutch Eredivisie club FC Utrecht. Both clubs are said to have already expressed interest.

DateLeaguePosition
01.07.2026Bundesliga12th

Third League or Eredivisie as Next Development Step

For Swider, the question now arises as to the right environment. Viktoria Köln would offer him third-division experience in German professional football, while FC Utrecht, with the Eredivisie and possible European football, presents an internationally appealing alternative.

Gladbach currently sits 12th in the Bundesliga, 51 points behind leaders Bayern München. The Foals have scored 42 goals this season and conceded 53, resulting in a goal difference of -11.