Hansa Rostock welcomes new signing Bergh: Strong performance against Mannheim?
On August 10, 2025, Hansa Rostock will face Waldhof Mannheim in the Ostseestadion, while new signing Viktor Bergh will make his debut.

Hansa Rostock welcomes new signing Bergh: Strong performance against Mannheim?
There is exciting news in the Hansa Rostock football scene. FC Hansa Rostock signed Viktor Bergh from Djurgårdens IF on loan last Thursday. The 26-year-old full-back will play at the Ostseestadion until the end of the 2025/2026 season. On Sunday, August 10th, Rostock will play at home against SV Waldhof Mannheim, and Bergh could make his debut. Not only is the club management happy about this commitment, but the fans also have high expectations of the newcomer, who acts as a straightforward player in both offense and defense.
As NDR reports, Bergh is the 14th Swede in the club's history, which underlines Hansa Rostock's tradition of Swedish players. In addition to Bergh, central defender Ahmet Gürleyen (26) is also one of the most valuable players in the squad, with Bergh at the top with a market value of 600,000 euros. He is the club's first new signing who did not come on a free transfer and therefore represents a strategic reinforcement for the left side.
experiences and expectations
As stated in the report by Transfer market As can be seen, Bergh has made nine appearances in the current Allsvenskan season with an average of 36 minutes of playing time. He already has experience from the Swedish league and is particularly valued for his high offensive drive. Amir Shapourzadeh, director of professional football at Hansa Rostock, highlights these qualities as well as the mentality of the new player and expects Bergh to take on a leadership role in the team.
In the first game of the season, Hansa Rostock had to be content with a goalless draw against FC Erzgebirge Aue despite a strong performance and a penalty save from keeper Benjamin Uphoff. Now the club, which has ambitious promotion plans, is aiming for a win against Mannheim. Supporters will expect a committed team for Sunday's home game, which starts at 4:30 p.m.
Game lineup
- FC Hansa Rostock: Uphoff, Pfanne, Carstens, Wallner, Mejdr, Fatkic, Schuster, Neidhart, Krauß, Lebeau, Voglsammer
- SV Waldhof Mannheim: Hawryluk, Klünter, Sechelmann, Karbstein, Voelcke, Rieckmann, Thalhammer, Ferati, Okpala, Shipnoski, Lohkemper
The upcoming game against Mannheim will be an exciting challenge not only for Bergh, but also for the entire Hansa Rostock team, which is urgently aiming for a positive trend after the opening draw. The fans are excited to see whether Bergh can impress in the first game and support the team on the way to their desired promotion.