Darmstadt 98 signs French defender William Mikelbrencis

SV Darmstadt 98 has bolstered its defense by signing French full-back William Mikelbrencis just before the close of the transfer window. The 22-year-old joins the German second-division club after spending four seasons with Hamburger SV.

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His qualities have been proven in Hamburg and he also received a lot of playing time in the Bundesliga last year.

Darmstadt's sporting director, Paul Fernie, highlighted Mikelbrencis's proven qualities and Bundesliga experience. "He has proven his qualities in Hamburg and also received a lot of playing time in the Bundesliga last year," Fernie stated. "With him, we are getting a player who, despite being only 22 years old, has already gained considerable experience and also knows the league."

Mikelbrencis, who came through the youth academy at FC Metz, made nine senior appearances in Ligue 1 at the age of 18. He then transferred to HSV, where he played 68 games, including 26 in the Bundesliga. He also represented France in various youth national teams.

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With him, we are getting a player who, despite being only 22 years old, has already gained considerable experience and also knows the league.

Since the summer, Mikelbrencis had been without a club. "Ultimately, I had the best overall feeling with this request and now I am very much looking forward to playing with the 'Lilie' on my chest in the future," the player said, expressing his enthusiasm for his new team.

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Ultimately, I had the best overall feeling with this request and now I am very much looking forward to playing with the 'Lilie' on my chest in the future.