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Phil Collins' son signs contract with 1860 Munich
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Phil Collins' son signs contract with 1860 Munich

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mathew Collins, son of rock legend Phil Collins, has signed a one-year contract with German football club 1860 Munich.
  • Collins, a midfielder with Swiss nationality, previously played for SV Austria Salzburg in Austria.
  • The traditional club, 1860 Munich, was relegated from the 3. Liga due to financial reasons and has parted ways with its long-time investor.

Mathew Collins, the son of renowned rock musician Phil Collins, has signed a contract with the German football club TSV 1860 Munich. The midfielder, who holds Swiss nationality, has agreed to a one-year deal, keeping him with the Bavarian club until 2027.

Collins joins 1860 Munich after a period with SV Austria Salzburg in Austria, where he made limited appearances in the second division. He played 33 minutes across four second-tier matches and featured once in the Austrian Cup during the previous season.

The traditional club, 1860 Munich, is currently competing in the Regionalliga, the fourth tier of German football, after being relegated from the 3. Liga due to financial difficulties. The club has also recently separated from its long-term investor, Hasan Ismaik.

Mathew Collins is also the half-brother of model and actress Lily Collins, known for her role in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris." 1860 Munich is set to begin its season on Saturday with an away match against 1. FC Schweinfurt.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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