Tom Geerkens has departed from Arminia Bielefeld to join Regionalligist VfB Lübeck, according to announcements made by both clubs on Monday evening. The transfer was feasible because the lower leagues allowed transfers until September 2nd. Geerkens has been given a contract with VfB until the end of the season and is anticipated to assist in getting the team back on track. His contract with Arminia Bielefeld had been terminated earlier.

Arminia Bielefeld announced shortly before the closure of the transfer window in the lower leagues that Tom Geerkens will play for VfB Lübeck immediately. The 23-year-old midfielder received a contract until the end of the season.