Conflicts in the East: ZFC Meuselwitz and Chemie Leipzig are fighting over players!

Conflicts in the East: ZFC Meuselwitz and Chemie Leipzig are fighting over players!

There is currently considerable tension in German football between ZFC Meuselwitz and BSG Chemie Leipzig, triggered by player changes and the associated disputes over training releases. The players Tim Kießling and Cemal Kaymaz are particularly affected, as their transfers between the two clubs could fail due to the respective sporting management. The ZFC Meuselwitz criticized the sporting management of Chemie Leipzig, namely David Bergner, in an official statement. This is seen as an expression of dissatisfaction with the current situation, especially since Kießling has already moved from ZFC Meuselwitz to Chemie, while Kaymaz is going the opposite way and moving from Chemie Leipzig to Meuselwitz.

How Picture reported, Cemal Kaymaz has to sit out the first day of training at ZFC Meuselwitz on June 24, 2025 due to Bergner not being cleared to train. This causes additional dissatisfaction in the Meuselwitzer camp, who had demanded timely approval for their new player. Tim Kießling, on the other hand, has received approval and will be paid by Chemie Leipzig until June 24, 2025, while the ZFC Meuselwitz fund will only be able to cover Kaymaz's salary payments from July 1.

Preparation for the new season

The affected clubs' sporting preparations are already underway. ZFC Meuselwitz will start preparing for the new regional league season on June 24th, with head coach Georg-Martin Leopold, who will lead the first training session. Chemie Leipzig began its training on June 14th in order to better integrate the numerous new recruits. Given the differences between the clubs, the coordination of player transfers and the associated approvals are viewed all the more critically.

Meanwhile, Chemie Leipzig rejects ZFC Meuselwitz's allegations and explains that their proposal to release Kaymaz as a player was rejected by ZFC. This creates a deep rift between the two clubs, which stems from a previous collaboration between Hubert Wolf, ZFC's president, and David Bergner. The new situation suggests that conflicts will continue to increase. Cemal Kaymaz is unlikely to be able to take part in his new team on Tuesday or in the first friendly match at the weekend.

Conclusion and outlook

The tense relationships between ZFC Meuselwitz and BSG Chemie Leipzig cast a shadow over the upcoming regional league season preparations. The ongoing discussions about player releases cannot be ignored and could have long-term effects on the sporting goals of both clubs. We can only hope that an agreement can be reached to give the players, especially Kaymaz and Kießling, a smooth start at their new club.

It remains to be seen in the coming days whether the situation can ease or whether further measures need to be taken by both sides. The fans of both clubs are certainly keeping a close eye on developments.