Kyliane Dong will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Bolton Wanderers from FC Augsburg, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. The English Championship side have secured a one-year loan deal for the 21-year-old attacker, with an option to make the move permanent, though the financial details of both agreements remain undisclosed.
Dong signed for Augsburg on a free transfer in 2025, arriving from the youth setup at an unnamed club. Seeking more regular first-team football, he spent the previous season on loan at Pau FC in Ligue 2, gaining valuable experience in professional football. During his time in France, Dong made 31 appearances across all competitions, scoring six goals for the French second-tier side.
This move to Bolton represents another opportunity for Dong to develop his game and demonstrate his potential. Augsburg will be hoping the loan spell allows him to gain consistent minutes and return a more polished player. The option to buy suggests the German club are open to a permanent sale should he impress during his time at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Meanwhile, fellow Augsburg youngster Felix Meiser is also poised to leave the club, according to Sky Germany. The 19-year-old centre-back is expected to join Fortuna Düsseldorf, with Augsburg negotiating a buy-back clause as part of the agreement. An official announcement regarding Meiser’s transfer is anticipated in the coming days. The inclusion of a buy-back clause indicates Augsburg retain a strong interest in Meiser’s long-term development, allowing them to potentially re-sign him in the future should he progress as anticipated.
Both departures highlight Augsburg’s commitment to nurturing young talent while simultaneously providing opportunities for those players to gain valuable experience elsewhere. The moves could free up space in the Augsburg squad and potentially generate funds for further recruitment.
