Vincenzo Grifo joined SCF from TSG Hoffenheim in 2015 and helped the team achieve Bundesliga promotion in his first season. He moved on to Borussia Mönchengladbach ahead of the 2017/18 season, while a return to Hoffenheim followed in July 2018. After just seven appearances in the first half of the campaign, Grifo rejoined Freiburg on loan in January 2019, going on to secure a permanent return in the summer. He has since featured in 180 competitive games for SCF, scoring 55 goals and providing 59 assists. The 29-year-old is also the club’s current vice-captain. Grifo made his debut for the Italy national team in 2018 and has since won six caps, scoring two goals in the process.

“Vince and SCF are a perfect match, so we’re absolutely delighted about his extension,” said chief sporting officer Jochen Saier. “Whether it’s with his mixture of creativity and goal threat on the pitch or as a identifying figure off it, Vince is a player that everyone can get behind and has become one of the faces of SC Freiburg.”

Grifo too is delighted with his new deal: “I’m incredibly well settled here in Freiburg – I have found a piece of home here together with my family. We’re also on an incredible journey as a club and I want to play my part in continuing that journey.” 

The contract details remain undisclosed.