Jannis Nikolaou leaves Eintracht Braunschweig after five years!

Jannis Nikolaou leaves Eintracht Braunschweig after five years!

Braunschweig, Deutschland - The farewell to Jannis Nikolaou near Eintracht Braunschweig causes a sensation in the football scene. After five years, the 31-year-old leaves the club because his contract expires on June 30, 2025 and will not be extended. The decision was announced on Friday afternoon, and Nikolaou is the oldest player who leaves the team. Sports Managing Director Benjamin Kessel emphasized in a statement Nikolaous and his tireless efforts. "We thank Jannis for his loyalty and as a leading player," said Kessel, who also emphasized how important Nikolaou was for the team. Kicker reports .

The change from Dynamo Dresden to Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2020/2021 season could not have been more different. Nikolaou not only brought a breath of fresh air, but also found himself in a turbulent phase of the club. In his first season, Braunschweig had to start the bitter walk into the 3rd league. But as football plays, the promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga did not fail to materialize the following year. During his time in Braunschweig, he played a total of 145 competitive games, in which he scored six goals and prepared five more. In the past season he came to 20 games and once welded a reports T-Online .

A moving chapter comes to an end

"The time here was just great. I was grateful for the opportunity to play as a captain," said Nikolaou recently. The fans and the club have a lot of respect for the player who was very popular with his committed style of play and his leadership qualities. Even if he was not on the pitch in the last relegation game against Saarbrücken, his presence remains unforgettable.

Now Nikolaou faces an uncertain future. It is currently not clear whether he will find a new club or maybe make other plans. What is certain, however, is that the football community in Braunschweig will feel its absence. It remains to be hoped that the player who has already experienced many ups and downs will soon start the next stage of his career , as the kicker holds .