Borussia Mönchengladbach has finalized the transfer of Tomas Cvancara, loaning the forward to FC Hradec Kralove for one year. This is reported by Bild. The 26-year-old Czech striker returns to his former club after Gladbach signed him for a fee of 10.5 million euros in the summer of 2023. The loan deal does not include a purchase option. Cvancara's medical examination is scheduled for this Thursday, before the transfer becomes official ahead of the Czech deadline day on September 8.
What does the move mean for Gladbach?
The departure of Tomas Cvancara likely marks the end of Borussia Mönchengladbach's summer transfer activities. The European transfer window for top leagues closed on Tuesday evening. Sporting director Rouven Schröder and coach Eugen Polanski have thus largely finalized their squad planning for the first half of the season. The team is currently preparing for its first Bundesliga home match against SV Elversberg. Gladbach started the 2026/27 season with a defeat and currently sits in 16th place with zero points from one match. The record shows zero wins, zero draws, and one loss. The goal difference is minus three, having conceded three goals and scored none. You can follow the current league table on our standings page.
What did the coach say about the transfer?
Coach Eugen Polanski commented on the striker's situation even before the final decision was made. "Ultimately, we know Tomas's situation and we have, of course, communicated something to him as well," said the 40-year-old. "Accordingly, the transfer window is still open for certain clubs now. And he can focus more on that." This statement already hinted at an impending solution. Cvancara's contract with Gladbach runs until 2028. The move to the Czech Republic now gives the player a chance to hope for regular playing time and rediscover his form.
What is the current sporting situation?
Borussia is under pressure to pick up points quickly after the poor start. The next match is the home game on September 5, 2026, against SV Elversberg, who currently sit in seventh place. A win would be important for Gladbach's morale and their league position. In the title race, the team is already three points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The full schedule for the coming weeks can be viewed on our fixtures page. Besides Cvancara, the club is also dealing with the contract situation of Joe Scally. The 23-year-old US national player's contract expires next summer. The sporting leadership around Rouven Schröder must make a decision here soon.
What remains for the team to do?
With the completion of the Cvancara deal, the team can now fully focus on sporting matters. The training week ahead of the home match against Elversberg has already begun. Coach Polanski must find his starting lineup to get the hitherto goalless attack going. The defense, which has conceded three goals, needs more stability. The complete squad overview with all players is available in our squad section. For Gladbach, it's now about analyzing the mistakes from the first match and responding with a positive result in front of their home fans. Tomas Cvancara's contract with FC Hradec Kralove is valid for exactly one year.
