1. FC Nuremberg binds veteran Valentini and challenger Hofmann

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Challenger Hofmann also stays

1. FC Nürnberg keeps its longest-serving professional Enrico Valentini (34) and also ties his potential successor to the right-back position: Jannik Hofmann (21) from the U23s receives a new contract and, after the first nominations for the first team, should have a larger one in the future Play a role in the “Club” second division squad. Meanwhile, Valentini’s whereabouts are linked to a reduced salary, as the FCN explained. He should stay with the club beyond his active career.

Since childhood, the veteran played through all youth teams in Middle Franconia, but then became a professional with VfR Aalen. After a seven-year absence, he returned to Nuremberg via Karlsruher SC in 2017 and has been with the team longer than anyone else. Even after appearances, no one from the current squad is ahead of Valentini in the “Club” statistics. “Enrico is a prime example of unconditional commitment and dedication to his club,” explains sporting director Dieter Hecking. “In addition, he has many qualities that are good for the FCN. We discussed with him that he would stay with 1. FC Nürnberg even after his playing career. We will see how and in what form when the time comes.”

Valentini said: “We have been in exchange for a very long time and now we have found a great construct. I am very grateful for that. First of all, I will continue to be active as a player in the license area. And then when I finally stop, whenever that is, I want to get to know other areas of the club. Maybe we will start doing this in parallel in a few months.”

Challenger Hofmann moves up: “Has sustained attention to himself”

With Hofmann, FCN also ties the player who could replace Valentini in the future. Born in Bayreuth from the second team, he was occasionally part of the matchday squad in the 2nd Bundesliga. Loan player Jens Castrop (19), who is now returning to 1. FC Köln, took over from Valentini on the right-hand side of the defence.

“Jannik has made a name for himself with his performances in the juniors and has been training with the pros again and again over the past few weeks,” said sports director Olaf Rebbe. “In addition, he was in the matchday squad three times. For him we envisage the role of challenger in the right-back position.”

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