Although Borussia Mönchengladbach finished the 2025/26 season in 12th place, ultimately still a considerable distance ahead of the relegation zone, the club on the Lower Rhine was not particularly satisfied with the performances shown. For 2026/27, the aim is to make significant progress. To achieve this, it appears that Gladbach will undergo major changes.

Two stars appear to be on Borussia Mönchengladbach's departure list. Sporting director Rouven Schröder has already confirmed the release of offensive player Grant-Leon Ranos.

Schröder stated that they have released Grant-Leon so he can find a new club, and expressed confidence that Ranos will definitely find something, as there is a market for him, according to reporting by Bild.

The 22-year-old Armenian international (26 appearances/5 goals) played for FC Bayern in his youth, where he was considered a highly talented prospect. In 2023, he moved to Gladbach, where Ranos wanted to take the next step in his development—a step that ultimately failed to materialize. After disappointing loan spells at Kaiserslautern and Eintracht Braunschweig, it is now clear that Ranos has no future with the Borussians.

The same applies to Tomas Cvancara, according to Bild. The Czech player, for whom Gladbach paid approximately 10.5 million euros to Sparta Prague in 2023, is unable to return to full training following adductor surgery. According to reports, Gladbach would prefer the former international to make a move elsewhere quickly.

Gladbach overhaul taking shape

Following a rather disappointing 2025/26 season, Gladbach is driving forward a major overhaul: With Daniel Batz (Mainz 05), David Herold (Karlsruher SC), Jan Leszczynski (Legia Warsaw), Yukhym Konoplia (Shakhtar Donetsk), Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96), Zento Uno (Shimizu S-Pulse), and Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt), the club has already signed seven new players. Additionally, Swedish midfielder Hugo Bolin was signed permanently following a six-month loan spell.

In return, the transfer of Rocco Reitz to RB Leipzig brought 20 million euros into the coffers, while Shio Fukuda, Marvin Friedrich, and Jonas Omlin also left Gladbach. Tiago Perreira Cardoso, Jan Urbich, and Niklas Swider were loaned out.