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Jannis Nikolaou is moving from Braunschweig to SC St. Tönis!
Eintracht Braunschweig has lost key player Jannis Nikolaou. He is now moving to SC St. Tönis in the league.
Jannis Nikolaou is moving from Braunschweig to SC St. Tönis!
Eintracht Braunschweig has to say goodbye to one of its most experienced players. Jannis Nikolaou, who was a central defender, regular player and captain for the team for over five years, is moving on. The 32-year-old has decided to move to SC St. Tönis in the Lower Rhine Oberliga. His new club officially announced the signing on Tuesday, and Nikolaou underlines his ambition to remain active in lower leagues. Loud News38 He played 20 times for Eintracht in the 2nd Bundesliga last season.
Nikolaou, on the other hand, does not remain without a new challenge for long. The decision to join SC St. Tönis was easy for him as he already lives in Krefeld-Forstwald, which allows him to travel to training a short distance away. The club also has big plans: After a strong fourth place last season, only six points behind the champions, SC St. Tönis is aiming for promotion to the regional league. Athletic director Holger Krebs praised Nikolaou's experience and fitness in his first statement about the commitment. “He will help us enormously defensively,” emphasized Krebs. This was reported by, among others Kicker.
Nikolaou's eventful career
Nikolaou can not only play as a central defender, but can also be used in defensive midfield. This is valuable flexibility for the team. His career not only includes games for Eintracht Braunschweig, but also stints at well-known clubs such as 1. FC Köln II, Rot-Weiß Erfurt, Würzburger Kickers and Dynamo Dresden. In total, he played 162 games in the 2nd Bundesliga and 133 in the 3rd League, which underlines his extensive playing experience.
With Nikolaou's departure, Eintracht Braunschweig reacted immediately. The club has already been able to sign new players to strengthen the defense again. Among the new additions are Frederik Jäkel, Lukas Frenkert and Louis Breunig, all of whom are planned for the central defender position. This shows that the club is keen to quickly fill the gap left by Nikolaou as the team prepares for the challenges ahead in the new season, as has also been highlighted in various discussions Transfer market is to be read.
Overall, it remains to be seen how Nikolaou will perform in St. Tönis and whether he can help lead the club into the regional league. Fans will be watching his progress with excitement as Eintracht Braunschweig also regroups to remain competitive next season.