In December 1975, at the age of 20, Bastrup joined German team Offenbacher Kickers in the Bundesliga. He scored two goals in 18 matches in the 1975–76 Bundesliga season, as Offenbach were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga.
In December 1975, at age 20, Bastrup joined the German team Offenbacher Kickers in the Bundesliga. He scored two goals in 18 matches during the 1975-76 season, and Offenbach was relegated to the second division.