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Olympiacos signs German international David Schmidt for handball team
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Olympiacos signs German international David Schmidt for handball team

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek handball club Olympiacos signed German international David Schmidt from Frisch Auf Göppingen.
  • Schmidt, a right back, brings extensive experience from the German Bundesliga and international competitions.
  • This marks Schmidt's first move outside Germany, and he aims to win trophies with Olympiacos.

Olympiacos has bolstered its handball team with the signing of German international David Schmidt from German club Frisch Auf Göppingen. The 32-year-old right back brings a wealth of experience from the highly competitive German Bundesliga, where he scored nearly 900 goals, and over 1,100 goals across all domestic competitions.

Olympiacos announces the start of its cooperation with David Schmidt.

— OlympiacosOfficial club statement announcing the signing.

Schmidt's transfer to Olympiacos signifies a new chapter in his career, as he will play outside of Germany for the first time. He has previously participated in the 2021 World Championship and the 2020 and 2022 European Championships with the German national team.

I am truly very happy to play for Olympiacos and to live abroad for the first time.

— David SchmidtExpressing his excitement about joining the Greek club and moving to Greece.

"I am truly very happy to play for Olympiacos and to live abroad for the first time," Schmidt stated. "Coming here with my family and living in Greece is truly fantastic! Olympiacos is a club with a great tradition in all sports and a huge fan base."

Olympiacos is a club with a great tradition in all sports and a huge fan base.

— David SchmidtCommenting on the reputation and support of his new club.

He added, "I know Olympiacos from the UEFA Champions League in football and the Euroleague in basketball. I wanted at least once in my career to play in another country. I also always liked the idea of playing for a club with a great history and passionate fans. My goal is to win as many trophies as possible."

I wanted at least once in my career to play in another country. I also always liked the idea of playing for a club with a great history and passionate fans.

— David SchmidtExplaining his motivations for seeking an international transfer.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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