Darmstadt Signs Defender Christopher Lannert from Bielefeld

Defender Christopher Lannert is moving within the 2. Bundesliga, transferring from Arminia Bielefeld to SV Darmstadt 98. The 28-year-old's contract with Bielefeld was originally set to run until 2027, but financial terms of the transfer were not disclosed by either club.

Paul Fernie, Darmstadt's sporting director, emphasized the club's strategy of balancing young talent with experienced players while maintaining a strong German core. "Christopher knows German football and was Bielefeld's vice-captain for good reason; his profile fits very well into our plans," Fernie stated, indicating Lannert's suitability for Darmstadt's objectives.

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We have always emphasized that we need a good balance of young players and experience, and also wanted to maintain the German core in the squad. Christopher knows German football and was Bielefeld's vice-captain for good reason; his profile fits very well into our plans.

Lannert, who received his football training at FC Bayern and FC Augsburg, previously played for SC Verl and TSV 1860 Munich before joining Bielefeld in the summer of 2023. Last season, he appeared in 28 matches in the 2. Bundesliga.

Michael Mutzel, Bielefeld's managing director, described the decision to let Lannert go as extremely difficult. "Given his contributions over the past three years, this decision was incredibly hard for me, but we did not want to stand in his way," Mutzel commented, acknowledging Lannert's value to the team while supporting his move.

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Given his contributions over the past three years, this decision was incredibly hard for me, but we did not want to stand in his way.