Max Meyer joins Rot-Weiß Oberhausen

German midfielder Max Meyer has reached a full agreement to return to his hometown club, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, as a free agent. The transfer is set to take place following the conclusion of his tenure in Cyprus with APOEL, marking a return to the club where he first trained during his youth career. Reports from journalist Florian Plettenberg confirm the deal is finalized, pending successful completion of medical examinations.

The 30-year-old player will join the team in the Regionalliga West, which is the fourth tier of the German football league system. While one source identifies the midfielder as 31 years old, another specifies his age as 30. This career move represents a significant step down in professional competition for the former Schalke and Duisburg player, who prioritized returning to his roots in Oberhausen over pursuing higher-level opportunities after his departure from the Cypriot league.

Pending the outcome of the medical screenings, Meyer is expected to formally join the first team, moving back to the familiar environment where he developed as a young athlete before his professional career took him elsewhere.