What happened?

Düsseldorf have completed the signings of two new attacking players on Tuesday: 24-year-old striker Luca Rieß and 22-year-old winger Mohamed Bouchama. The duo join head coach Christian Preußer’s squad for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season, tasked with shoring up a thin attack that managed just 42 goals in 34 games last term. Both deals run for three years with a one-year option.

Why these signings matter for Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf’s attack was a weak spot last season. The club finished 11th with only 42 goals — too few for a side chasing promotion. Rieß, who arrives from Dynamo Dresden, brings 2. Bundesliga experience and 8 goals in 29 appearances last season. Bouchama, promoted from Union Berlin’s U23, adds pace and dribbling threat.

Preußer, in charge since summer 2025, has made youth and development a cornerstone of his project. The new signings fit that blueprint. Club bosses stressed that attacking output is a key focus this season — and these transfers back that claim.

How are the fans reacting?

Reactions on the club’s social channels have been mixed. Some fans welcomed the signings as necessary upgrades, others argued the deals came too late. Questions over wage funding surfaced in the comments. Still, there’s hope the pair can inject life into Düsseldorf’s attack and push the side back up the table.

What’s next for Düsseldorf?

Pre-season training is in full swing. Düsseldorf face Regionalliga side Wuppertaler SV in their opening friendly this weekend, followed by a clash with SC Verl. Fans are eager to see the new forwards gel quickly and deliver the consistency the attack has lacked.

For the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season, Düsseldorf’s goal is clear: promotion to the Bundesliga. With Rieß and Bouchama now on board, the club appears to be moving in the right direction. The next few weeks will reveal whether the transfers deliver the expected impact.