Bayer 04 loan Alfa-Ruprecht to Bochum in Bundesliga 2

“With his loan to Bochum and the accompanying competitive experience he will gain at professional level there, we can expect Farid to make another leap in quality,” said managing director sport Simon Rolfes about the youngster. “We will closely monitor his progress and are confident that Farid has a bright future at Bayer 04.”

The 19-year-old winger also sees great potential to establish himself at Bayer 04 through regular and convincing performances in Germany’s second division with Bochum. “I have gained an excellent impression of the club in recent weeks,” said Alfa-Ruprecht. “I want to establish myself here in the long term and am confident that I can prove myself through good performances at Bochum.”