Hoffenheim have raided their Bundesliga rivals for the signing of World Cup-bound Patrick Wimmer, where he'll be reunited with his former coach at Austria Vienna, Christian Ilzer. Indeed, Hoffenheim have done well to strike early before the global showpiece gets underway on June 11, with Wimmer's value only likely to increase, should the attacking midfielder manage to get on the pitch and make a meaningful contribution with the Austria national team.