VfL Osnabrück will exercise its option to permanently sign forward Robin Meißner from SG Dynamo Dresden, Osnabrück’s sporting director Joe Enochs confirmed to Tag24. The move secures a financial windfall for Dresden, stemming from a deal initially brokered by former sporting director Thomas Brendel.
Meißner, 26, joined Osnabrück on loan in the summer of 2025, having previously struggled to secure a consistent role with Dynamo Dresden. Despite not being a regular starter during Dresden’s promotion season, Brendel surprisingly extended Meißner’s contract – which was set to expire in June 2025 – by two years in February 2025, a decision that drew criticism from within the club’s supervisory board.
The forward’s fortunes dramatically improved upon his move to Osnabrück, where he quickly became a key player under coach Timo Schultz, having previously played under him at St. Pauli II. Meißner has contributed eight goals and seven assists for Osnabrück, playing a significant role in their promotion challenge in the 3. Liga.
The loan agreement included a purchase option of approximately €150,000. However, a further payment of nearly €200,000 will be triggered if Osnabrück achieves promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. According to Enochs, the club intends to activate the purchase option. “Robin has settled in highly well, is extremely valuable for our attack, which is why we will permanently sign him. You don’t find a striker with this record so easily,” he stated.
The deal was structured to minimize financial risk for Osnabrück, with the club covering Meißner’s full salary, and the player agreeing to a reduction in his earnings. Brendel’s foresight in negotiating these terms has proven beneficial for Dynamo Dresden, turning a previously underutilized asset into a potential source of revenue.