Hannover 96 secures Pichler: A beacon of hope for promotion!

Hannover 96 secures Pichler: A beacon of hope for promotion!

The transfer rumors have come true: Hannover 96 have announced the signing of Benedikt Pichler. The 27-year-old offensive player is moving from Holstein Kiel to Hanover in Lower Saxony and has signed a contract there until June 30, 2027. This makes Pichler the seventh new addition to the team in this transfer period, as transfermarkt.de reports.

The transfer fee for the 27-year-old is 750,000 euros. This payment makes him one of the ten most expensive departures in the history of Holstein Kiel. Pichler leaves a mixed record for the Kiel team: in 83 games he scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists. Especially in the promotion season, he was able to impress as a target player in coach Marcel Rapp's system, before injuries and the loss of his regular place caused problems for him last season. Kiel paid a record fee of 1 million euros for him in 2021 to sign him from FK Austria Wien, reports ligaportal.at.

Benedikt Pichler: Looking for new challenges

Pichler himself emphasizes that he was looking for a new challenge and sees Hannover 96 as the optimal club for this next step. During his guest appearances in the HDI Arena, he always felt a positive atmosphere, which further strengthened his decision. “I'm looking forward to training and playing with my new teammates soon,” he said and is described by sports director Marcus Mann as a team player with good pace and strong starting behavior.

The move to Hanover is no coincidence. Pichler always had high goals during his time in Stockholm and Kiel and wanted to develop further in the 2nd Bundesliga. “I want to take the next step in this league,” he said when he moved from Vienna to Kiel in 2021. At the time, it was an unusual step for Holstein to pay such a high transfer fee to sign a player. But the club saw great potential in him, which should now be further promoted in Hanover.

A look into the future

With Pichler, Hannover 96 is bringing in a player who brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm. He will certainly make a significant contribution to Lower Saxony's offensive. It will be all the more exciting to see how quickly he integrates into the new team. Fans and observers are eagerly awaiting the first appearances of the newcomer, who can act as both a top attacker and a team player. The anticipation for the coming season is growing! Further information on transfers in the Bundesliga can be found at transfermarkt.com.